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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.19, 12,012.87 and 2,165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.19, 12,012.87 and 2,165.34 is: 3,247.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.19 : 12,012.87 = 2,165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.19/12,012.87 = 2,165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.19x = 12,012.87 × 2,165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.19x = 26,012,001.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,012,001.09/8,009.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.77

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