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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.24, 12,019.12 and 2,168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.24, 12,019.12 and 2,168.88 is: 3,253.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.24 : 12,019.12 = 2,168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.24/12,019.12 = 2,168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.24x = 12,019.12 × 2,168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.24x = 26,068,028.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,068,028.99/8,012.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.53

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