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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.10, 12,005.10 and 2,740.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.10, 12,005.10 and 2,740.29 is: 4,109.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.10 : 12,005.10 = 2,740.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.10/12,005.10 = 2,740.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.10x = 12,005.10 × 2,740.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.10x = 32,897,455.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,897,455.48/8,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.05

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