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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.88, 12,018.09 and 2,168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.88, 12,018.09 and 2,168.54 is: 3,252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.88 : 12,018.09 = 2,168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.88/12,018.09 = 2,168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.88x = 12,018.09 × 2,168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.88x = 26,061,708.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,061,708.89/8,011.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.88

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