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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.52, 12,010.59 and 2,809.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.52, 12,010.59 and 2,809.38 is: 4,215.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.52 : 12,010.59 = 2,809.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.52/12,010.59 = 2,809.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.52x = 12,010.59 × 2,809.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.52x = 33,742,311.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,742,311.33/8,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.93

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