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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.16, 12,004.44 and 2,457.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.16, 12,004.44 and 2,457.55 is: 3,685.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.16 : 12,004.44 = 2,457.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.16/12,004.44 = 2,457.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.16x = 12,004.44 × 2,457.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.16x = 29,501,517.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,501,517.67/8,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.77

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