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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.01, 12,413.91 and 2,036.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.01, 12,413.91 and 2,036.10 is: 3,054.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.01 : 12,413.91 = 2,036.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.01/12,413.91 = 2,036.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.01x = 12,413.91 × 2,036.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.01x = 25,275,962.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,275,962.15/8,276.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.12

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