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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.14, 12,276.26 and 2,028.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.14, 12,276.26 and 2,028.14 is: 3,042.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.14 : 12,276.26 = 2,028.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.14/12,276.26 = 2,028.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.14x = 12,276.26 × 2,028.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.14x = 24,897,973.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,897,973.96/8,184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.22

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