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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.72, 12,007.30 and 2,161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.72, 12,007.30 and 2,161.32 is: 3,242.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.72 : 12,007.30 = 2,161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.72/12,007.30 = 2,161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.72x = 12,007.30 × 2,161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.72x = 25,951,617.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,951,617.64/8,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.04

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