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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.99, 12,015.51 and 2,168.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.99, 12,015.51 and 2,168.05 is: 3,251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.99 : 12,015.51 = 2,168.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.99/12,015.51 = 2,168.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.99x = 12,015.51 × 2,168.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.99x = 26,050,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,050,226.46/8,010.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.81

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