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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,185.26, 12,277.88 and 2,029.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,185.26, 12,277.88 and 2,029.26 is: 3,043.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,185.26 : 12,277.88 = 2,029.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,185.26/12,277.88 = 2,029.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,185.26x = 12,277.88 × 2,029.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,185.26x = 24,915,010.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,915,010.77/8,185.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.89

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