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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.47, 12,018.69 and 2,169.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.47, 12,018.69 and 2,169.53 is: 3,254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.47 : 12,018.69 = 2,169.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.47/12,018.69 = 2,169.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.47x = 12,018.69 × 2,169.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.47x = 26,074,908.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,074,908.52/8,012.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.29

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