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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.30, 12,007.05 and 2,811.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.30, 12,007.05 and 2,811.90 is: 4,219.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.30 : 12,007.05 = 2,811.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.30/12,007.05 = 2,811.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.30x = 12,007.05 × 2,811.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.30x = 33,762,623.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,762,623.90/8,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,219.11

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