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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.77, 12,009.06 and 3,073.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.77, 12,009.06 and 3,073.68 is: 4,610.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.77 : 12,009.06 = 3,073.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.77/12,009.06 = 3,073.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.77x = 12,009.06 × 3,073.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.77x = 36,912,007.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,912,007.54/8,005.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.68

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