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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.83, 12,006.52 and 2,810.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.83, 12,006.52 and 2,810.39 is: 4,215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.83 : 12,006.52 = 2,810.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.83/12,006.52 = 2,810.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.83x = 12,006.52 × 2,810.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.83x = 33,742,936.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,742,936.68/8,004.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.32

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