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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.62, 12,011.28 and 2,163.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.62, 12,011.28 and 2,163.87 is: 3,245.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.62 : 12,011.28 = 2,163.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.62/12,011.28 = 2,163.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.62x = 12,011.28 × 2,163.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.62x = 25,990,848.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,990,848.45/8,008.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.36

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