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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.28, 12,010.93 and 2,163.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.28, 12,010.93 and 2,163.89 is: 3,245.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.28 : 12,010.93 = 2,163.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.28/12,010.93 = 2,163.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.28x = 12,010.93 × 2,163.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.28x = 25,990,331.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,990,331.32/8,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.84

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