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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.90, 12,002.68 and 2,455.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.90, 12,002.68 and 2,455.12 is: 3,682.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.90 : 12,002.68 = 2,455.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.90/12,002.68 = 2,455.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.90x = 12,002.68 × 2,455.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.90x = 29,467,992.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,467,992.78/8,001.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.63

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