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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.15, 12,376.53 and 2,011.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.15, 12,376.53 and 2,011.19 is: 3,016.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.15 : 12,376.53 = 2,011.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.15/12,376.53 = 2,011.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.15x = 12,376.53 × 2,011.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.15x = 24,891,553.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,891,553.37/8,251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.74

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