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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.88, 12,010.96 and 2,163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.88, 12,010.96 and 2,163.40 is: 3,245.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.88 : 12,010.96 = 2,163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.88/12,010.96 = 2,163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.88x = 12,010.96 × 2,163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.88x = 25,984,510.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,984,510.86/8,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.27

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