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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.44, 12,007.11 and 2,161.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.44, 12,007.11 and 2,161.51 is: 3,242.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.44 : 12,007.11 = 2,161.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.44/12,007.11 = 2,161.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.44x = 12,007.11 × 2,161.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.44x = 25,953,488.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,953,488.34/8,004.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.39

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