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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.93, 12,008.82 and 2,740.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.93, 12,008.82 and 2,740.52 is: 4,111.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.93 : 12,008.82 = 2,740.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.93/12,008.82 = 2,740.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.93x = 12,008.82 × 2,740.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.93x = 32,910,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,910,351.34/8,004.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.26

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