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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.07, 12,004.29 and 2,456.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.07, 12,004.29 and 2,456.13 is: 3,684.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.07 : 12,004.29 = 2,456.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.07/12,004.29 = 2,456.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.07x = 12,004.29 × 2,456.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.07x = 29,484,096.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,484,096.80/8,003.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.10

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