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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.27, 12,009.98 and 3,075.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.27, 12,009.98 and 3,075.91 is: 4,614.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.27 : 12,009.98 = 3,075.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.27/12,009.98 = 3,075.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.27x = 12,009.98 × 3,075.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.27x = 36,941,662.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,941,662.80/8,006.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.09

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