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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.34, 12,015.52 and 2,166.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.34, 12,015.52 and 2,166.95 is: 3,250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.34 : 12,015.52 = 2,166.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.34/12,015.52 = 2,166.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.34x = 12,015.52 × 2,166.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.34x = 26,037,055.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,037,055.69/8,010.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.43

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