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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.26, 11,994.62 and 2,804.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.26, 11,994.62 and 2,804.30 is: 4,203.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.26 : 11,994.62 = 2,804.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.26/11,994.62 = 2,804.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.26x = 11,994.62 × 2,804.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.26x = 33,636,459.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,636,459.90/8,001.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.90

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