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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.15, 12,008.16 and 2,459.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.15, 12,008.16 and 2,459.03 is: 3,688.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.15 : 12,008.16 = 2,459.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.15/12,008.16 = 2,459.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.15x = 12,008.16 × 2,459.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.15x = 29,528,365.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,528,365.64/8,006.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.21

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