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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.88, 12,010.59 and 2,163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.88, 12,010.59 and 2,163.54 is: 3,245.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.88 : 12,010.59 = 2,163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.88/12,010.59 = 2,163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.88x = 12,010.59 × 2,163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.88x = 25,985,391.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,985,391.89/8,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.38

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