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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.06, 12,007.05 and 2,456.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.06, 12,007.05 and 2,456.68 is: 3,685.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.06 : 12,007.05 = 2,456.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.06/12,007.05 = 2,456.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.06x = 12,007.05 × 2,456.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.06x = 29,497,485.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,497,485.74/8,004.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.31

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