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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.68, 12,019.48 and 2,169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.68, 12,019.48 and 2,169.76 is: 3,254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.68 : 12,019.48 = 2,169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.68/12,019.48 = 2,169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.68x = 12,019.48 × 2,169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.68x = 26,079,386.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,079,386.92/8,012.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.76

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