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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.18, 12,007.82 and 3,073.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.18, 12,007.82 and 3,073.44 is: 4,610.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.18 : 12,007.82 = 3,073.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.18/12,007.82 = 3,073.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.18x = 12,007.82 × 3,073.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.18x = 36,905,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,905,321.98/8,004.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.76

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