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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.79, 12,013.79 and 2,165.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.79, 12,013.79 and 2,165.31 is: 3,248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.79 : 12,013.79 = 2,165.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.79/12,013.79 = 2,165.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.79x = 12,013.79 × 2,165.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.79x = 26,013,568.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,013,568.80/8,008.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.13

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