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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.69, 12,015.99 and 2,167.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.69, 12,015.99 and 2,167.89 is: 3,251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.69 : 12,015.99 = 2,167.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.69/12,015.99 = 2,167.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.69x = 12,015.99 × 2,167.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.69x = 26,049,344.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,049,344.56/8,010.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.82

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