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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.22, 12,004.26 and 2,456.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.22, 12,004.26 and 2,456.11 is: 3,683.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.22 : 12,004.26 = 2,456.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.22/12,004.26 = 2,456.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.22x = 12,004.26 × 2,456.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.22x = 29,483,783.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,483,783.03/8,003.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.99

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