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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.88, 12,016.90 and 2,168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.88, 12,016.90 and 2,168.94 is: 3,253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.88 : 12,016.90 = 2,168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.88/12,016.90 = 2,168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.88x = 12,016.90 × 2,168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.88x = 26,063,935.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,063,935.09/8,011.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.16

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