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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.68, 12,007.02 and 2,739.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.68, 12,007.02 and 2,739.76 is: 4,109.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.68 : 12,007.02 = 2,739.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.68/12,007.02 = 2,739.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.68x = 12,007.02 × 2,739.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.68x = 32,896,317.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,896,317.96/8,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.64

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