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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.82, 12,008.96 and 2,458.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.82, 12,008.96 and 2,458.61 is: 3,688.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.82 : 12,008.96 = 2,458.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.82/12,008.96 = 2,458.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.82x = 12,008.96 × 2,458.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.82x = 29,525,366.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,525,366.87/8,004.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.45

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