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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.78, 12,006.12 and 3,070.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.78, 12,006.12 and 3,070.81 is: 4,607.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.78 : 12,006.12 = 3,070.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.78/12,006.12 = 3,070.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.78x = 12,006.12 × 3,070.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.78x = 36,868,437.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,868,437.97/8,001.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.53

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