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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.07, 12,002.95 and 2,453.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.07, 12,002.95 and 2,453.08 is: 3,680.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.07 : 12,002.95 = 2,453.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.07/12,002.95 = 2,453.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.07x = 12,002.95 × 2,453.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.07x = 29,444,160.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,444,160.45/8,001.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.03

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