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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.63, 12,007.80 and 2,807.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.63, 12,007.80 and 2,807.51 is: 4,213.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.63 : 12,007.80 = 2,807.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.63/12,007.80 = 2,807.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.63x = 12,007.80 × 2,807.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.63x = 33,711,958.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,711,958.54/8,001.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,213.14

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