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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.63, 12,003.98 and 2,158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.63, 12,003.98 and 2,158.87 is: 3,237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.63 : 12,003.98 = 2,158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.63/12,003.98 = 2,158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.63x = 12,003.98 × 2,158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.63x = 25,914,972.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,914,972.28/8,003.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.90

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