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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.98, 12,013.43 and 2,165.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.98, 12,013.43 and 2,165.55 is: 3,248.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.98 : 12,013.43 = 2,165.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.98/12,013.43 = 2,165.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.98x = 12,013.43 × 2,165.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.98x = 26,015,672.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,015,672.51/8,008.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.31

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