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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.90, 12,016.29 and 2,167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.90, 12,016.29 and 2,167.50 is: 3,251.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.90 : 12,016.29 = 2,167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.90/12,016.29 = 2,167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.90x = 12,016.29 × 2,167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.90x = 26,045,308.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,045,308.58/8,010.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.23

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