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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.43, 12,011.45 and 2,164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.43, 12,011.45 and 2,164.04 is: 3,246.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.43 : 12,011.45 = 2,164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.43/12,011.45 = 2,164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.43x = 12,011.45 × 2,164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.43x = 25,993,232.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,993,232.42/8,007.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.14

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