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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.08, 12,006.12 and 2,739.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.08, 12,006.12 and 2,739.68 is: 4,109.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.08 : 12,006.12 = 2,739.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.08/12,006.12 = 2,739.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.08x = 12,006.12 × 2,739.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.08x = 32,892,926.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,892,926.84/8,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.52

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