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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.54, 12,025.41 and 2,173.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.54, 12,025.41 and 2,173.06 is: 3,259.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.54 : 12,025.41 = 2,173.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.54/12,025.41 = 2,173.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.54x = 12,025.41 × 2,173.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.54x = 26,131,937.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,131,937.45/8,016.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.75

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