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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.55, 12,019.43 and 2,169.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.55, 12,019.43 and 2,169.06 is: 3,253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.55 : 12,019.43 = 2,169.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.55/12,019.43 = 2,169.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.55x = 12,019.43 × 2,169.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.55x = 26,070,853.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,070,853.99/8,012.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.75

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