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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.09, 12,002.36 and 2,077.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.09, 12,002.36 and 2,077.96 is: 3,117.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.09 : 12,002.36 = 2,077.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.09/12,002.36 = 2,077.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.09x = 12,002.36 × 2,077.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.09x = 24,940,423.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,940,423.99/8,001.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.13

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