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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.68, 12,017.98 and 2,168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.68, 12,017.98 and 2,168.76 is: 3,253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.68 : 12,017.98 = 2,168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.68/12,017.98 = 2,168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.68x = 12,017.98 × 2,168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.68x = 26,064,114.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,064,114.30/8,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.26

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