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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.88, 12,015.41 and 2,167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.88, 12,015.41 and 2,167.94 is: 3,251.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.88 : 12,015.41 = 2,167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.88/12,015.41 = 2,167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.88x = 12,015.41 × 2,167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.88x = 26,048,707.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,048,707.15/8,010.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.67

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