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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.93, 12,014.82 and 2,166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.93, 12,014.82 and 2,166.24 is: 3,248.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.93 : 12,014.82 = 2,166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.93/12,014.82 = 2,166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.93x = 12,014.82 × 2,166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.93x = 26,026,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,026,983.68/8,010.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.93

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