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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.24, 12,025.08 and 2,172.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.24, 12,025.08 and 2,172.84 is: 3,259.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.24 : 12,025.08 = 2,172.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.24/12,025.08 = 2,172.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.24x = 12,025.08 × 2,172.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.24x = 26,128,574.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,128,574.83/8,016.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.46

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