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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.90, 12,003.18 and 2,455.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.90, 12,003.18 and 2,455.28 is: 3,683.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.90 : 12,003.18 = 2,455.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.90/12,003.18 = 2,455.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.90x = 12,003.18 × 2,455.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.90x = 29,471,167.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,471,167.79/8,001.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.02

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