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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.70, 12,007.05 and 2,161.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.70, 12,007.05 and 2,161.30 is: 3,241.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.70 : 12,007.05 = 2,161.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.70/12,007.05 = 2,161.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.70x = 12,007.05 × 2,161.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.70x = 25,950,837.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,950,837.17/8,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.95

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