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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.38, 12,010.44 and 2,809.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.38, 12,010.44 and 2,809.27 is: 4,215.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.38 : 12,010.44 = 2,809.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.38/12,010.44 = 2,809.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.38x = 12,010.44 × 2,809.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.38x = 33,740,568.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,740,568.78/8,003.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.79

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