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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.74, 12,003.06 and 2,455.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.74, 12,003.06 and 2,455.14 is: 3,682.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.74 : 12,003.06 = 2,455.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.74/12,003.06 = 2,455.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.74x = 12,003.06 × 2,455.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.74x = 29,469,192.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,469,192.73/8,001.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.85

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