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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.70, 12,002.55 and 2,158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.70, 12,002.55 and 2,158.56 is: 3,237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.70 : 12,002.55 = 2,158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.70/12,002.55 = 2,158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.70x = 12,002.55 × 2,158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.70x = 25,908,216.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,908,216.23/8,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.84

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