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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.04, 12,004.26 and 2,807.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.04, 12,004.26 and 2,807.50 is: 4,211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.04 : 12,004.26 = 2,807.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.04/12,004.26 = 2,807.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.04x = 12,004.26 × 2,807.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.04x = 33,701,959.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,701,959.95/8,002.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.67

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