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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.99, 12,008.66 and 2,164.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.99, 12,008.66 and 2,164.05 is: 3,245.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.99 : 12,008.66 = 2,164.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.99/12,008.66 = 2,164.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.99x = 12,008.66 × 2,164.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.99x = 25,987,329.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,987,329.85/8,006.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.58

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