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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.29, 12,007.04 and 2,160.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.29, 12,007.04 and 2,160.81 is: 3,241.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.29 : 12,007.04 = 2,160.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.29/12,007.04 = 2,160.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.29x = 12,007.04 × 2,160.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.29x = 25,944,921.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,944,921.30/8,004.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.38

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