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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.20, 12,007.88 and 2,162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.20, 12,007.88 and 2,162.06 is: 3,242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.20 : 12,007.88 = 2,162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.20/12,007.88 = 2,162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.20x = 12,007.88 × 2,162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.20x = 25,961,757.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,961,757.03/8,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.71

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