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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.20, 12,012.30 and 2,164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.20, 12,012.30 and 2,164.80 is: 3,247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.20 : 12,012.30 = 2,164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.20/12,012.30 = 2,164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.20x = 12,012.30 × 2,164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.20x = 26,004,227.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,004,227.04/8,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.20

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