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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.95, 12,008.97 and 3,074.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.95, 12,008.97 and 3,074.22 is: 4,611.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.95 : 12,008.97 = 3,074.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.95/12,008.97 = 3,074.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.95x = 12,008.97 × 3,074.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.95x = 36,918,215.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,918,215.75/8,004.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.93

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