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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.41, 12,008.39 and 3,074.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.41, 12,008.39 and 3,074.06 is: 4,611.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.41 : 12,008.39 = 3,074.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.41/12,008.39 = 3,074.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.41x = 12,008.39 × 3,074.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.41x = 36,914,435.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,914,435.95/8,004.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.77

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