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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.43, 12,014.45 and 2,166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.43, 12,014.45 and 2,166.04 is: 3,249.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.43 : 12,014.45 = 2,166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.43/12,014.45 = 2,166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.43x = 12,014.45 × 2,166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.43x = 26,023,779.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,023,779.28/8,009.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.14

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