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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.99, 12,013.45 and 2,165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.99, 12,013.45 and 2,165.58 is: 3,248.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.99 : 12,013.45 = 2,165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.99/12,013.45 = 2,165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.99x = 12,013.45 × 2,165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.99x = 26,016,081.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,016,081.64/8,008.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.36

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