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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.97, 12,010.37 and 2,739.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.97, 12,010.37 and 2,739.74 is: 4,110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.97 : 12,010.37 = 2,739.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.97/12,010.37 = 2,739.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.97x = 12,010.37 × 2,739.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.97x = 32,905,217.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,905,217.35/8,005.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,110.09

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