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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.81, 12,017.94 and 2,168.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.81, 12,017.94 and 2,168.41 is: 3,252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.81 : 12,017.94 = 2,168.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.81/12,017.94 = 2,168.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.81x = 12,017.94 × 2,168.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.81x = 26,059,821.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,059,821.28/8,011.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.68

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