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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.86, 12,005.67 and 2,160.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.86, 12,005.67 and 2,160.10 is: 3,239.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.86 : 12,005.67 = 2,160.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.86/12,005.67 = 2,160.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.86x = 12,005.67 × 2,160.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.86x = 25,933,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,933,458.72/8,004.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.71

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