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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.74, 12,002.60 and 2,455.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.74, 12,002.60 and 2,455.16 is: 3,682.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.74 : 12,002.60 = 2,455.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.74/12,002.60 = 2,455.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.74x = 12,002.60 × 2,455.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.74x = 29,468,231.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,468,231.13/8,001.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.73

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