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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.28, 12,017.51 and 2,169.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.28, 12,017.51 and 2,169.35 is: 3,253.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.28 : 12,017.51 = 2,169.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.28/12,017.51 = 2,169.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.28x = 12,017.51 × 2,169.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.28x = 26,070,179.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,070,179.79/8,012.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.78

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