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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167, 12,250.56 and 2,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167, 12,250.56 and 2,011 is: 3,016.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167 : 12,250.56 = 2,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167/12,250.56 = 2,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167x = 12,250.56 × 2,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167x = 24,635,876.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,635,876.16/8,167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.51

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