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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.68, 12,016.48 and 2,167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.68, 12,016.48 and 2,167.76 is: 3,251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.68 : 12,016.48 = 2,167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.68/12,016.48 = 2,167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.68x = 12,016.48 × 2,167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.68x = 26,048,844.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,048,844.68/8,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.76

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