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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.70, 12,005.55 and 2,160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.70, 12,005.55 and 2,160.30 is: 3,240.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.70 : 12,005.55 = 2,160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.70/12,005.55 = 2,160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.70x = 12,005.55 × 2,160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.70x = 25,935,589.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,935,589.67/8,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.45

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