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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.14, 12,024.20 and 2,172.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.14, 12,024.20 and 2,172.75 is: 3,259.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.14 : 12,024.20 = 2,172.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.14/12,024.20 = 2,172.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.14x = 12,024.20 × 2,172.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.14x = 26,125,580.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,125,580.55/8,016.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.12

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