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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.27, 12,010.98 and 2,165.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.27, 12,010.98 and 2,165.33 is: 3,247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.27 : 12,010.98 = 2,165.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.27/12,010.98 = 2,165.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.27x = 12,010.98 × 2,165.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.27x = 26,007,773.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,007,773.47/8,008.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.62

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