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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.46, 12,016.74 and 2,167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.46, 12,016.74 and 2,167.63 is: 3,251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.46 : 12,016.74 = 2,167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.46/12,016.74 = 2,167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.46x = 12,016.74 × 2,167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.46x = 26,047,846.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,047,846.13/8,011.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.32

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