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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.02, 12,003.03 and 2,159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.02, 12,003.03 and 2,159.09 is: 3,238.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.02 : 12,003.03 = 2,159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.02/12,003.03 = 2,159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.02x = 12,003.03 × 2,159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.02x = 25,915,622.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,915,622.04/8,002.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.64

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