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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.16, 12,009.84 and 2,162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.16, 12,009.84 and 2,162.73 is: 3,244.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.16 : 12,009.84 = 2,162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.16/12,009.84 = 2,162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.16x = 12,009.84 × 2,162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.16x = 25,974,041.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,974,041.26/8,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.26

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