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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.74, 12,017.24 and 2,088.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.74, 12,017.24 and 2,088.60 is: 3,132.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.74 : 12,017.24 = 2,088.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.74/12,017.24 = 2,088.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.74x = 12,017.24 × 2,088.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.74x = 25,099,207.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,099,207.46/8,011.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.80

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