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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.96, 12,014.95 and 2,167.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.96, 12,014.95 and 2,167.03 is: 3,250.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.96 : 12,014.95 = 2,167.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.96/12,014.95 = 2,167.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.96x = 12,014.95 × 2,167.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.96x = 26,036,727.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,036,727.83/8,009.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.54

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