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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.87, 12,003.85 and 2,456.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.87, 12,003.85 and 2,456.20 is: 3,684.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.87 : 12,003.85 = 2,456.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.87/12,003.85 = 2,456.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.87x = 12,003.85 × 2,456.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.87x = 29,483,883.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,483,883.14/8,002.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.16

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