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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.06, 12,010.73 and 2,163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.06, 12,010.73 and 2,163.52 is: 3,245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.06 : 12,010.73 = 2,163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.06/12,010.73 = 2,163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.06x = 12,010.73 × 2,163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.06x = 25,985,454.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,985,454.57/8,007.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.32

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