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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.28, 12,006.55 and 2,160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.28, 12,006.55 and 2,160.52 is: 3,240.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.28 : 12,006.55 = 2,160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.28/12,006.55 = 2,160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.28x = 12,006.55 × 2,160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.28x = 25,940,391.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,940,391.41/8,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.41

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