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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.11, 12,006.56 and 2,738.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.11, 12,006.56 and 2,738.18 is: 4,107.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.11 : 12,006.56 = 2,738.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.11/12,006.56 = 2,738.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.11x = 12,006.56 × 2,738.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.11x = 32,876,122.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,876,122.46/8,003.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,107.92

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