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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.08, 12,015.36 and 2,168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.08, 12,015.36 and 2,168.10 is: 3,251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.08 : 12,015.36 = 2,168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.08/12,015.36 = 2,168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.08x = 12,015.36 × 2,168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.08x = 26,050,502.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,050,502.02/8,011.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.81

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