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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.20, 12,009.38 and 2,163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.20, 12,009.38 and 2,163.06 is: 3,244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.20 : 12,009.38 = 2,163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.20/12,009.38 = 2,163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.20x = 12,009.38 × 2,163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.20x = 25,977,009.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,977,009.50/8,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.21

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