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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.43, 12,005.42 and 2,160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.43, 12,005.42 and 2,160.18 is: 3,240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.43 : 12,005.42 = 2,160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.43/12,005.42 = 2,160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.43x = 12,005.42 × 2,160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.43x = 25,933,857.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,933,857.37/8,003.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.34

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