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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.96, 12,016.45 and 2,168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.96, 12,016.45 and 2,168.03 is: 3,252.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.96 : 12,016.45 = 2,168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.96/12,016.45 = 2,168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.96x = 12,016.45 × 2,168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.96x = 26,052,024.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,052,024.09/8,010.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.05

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