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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.79, 12,018.29 and 2,168.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.79, 12,018.29 and 2,168.31 is: 3,252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.79 : 12,018.29 = 2,168.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.79/12,018.29 = 2,168.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.79x = 12,018.29 × 2,168.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.79x = 26,059,378.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,059,378.39/8,011.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.63

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