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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.43, 12,010.65 and 2,742.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.43, 12,010.65 and 2,742.45 is: 4,114.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.43 : 12,010.65 = 2,742.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.43/12,010.65 = 2,742.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.43x = 12,010.65 × 2,742.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.43x = 32,938,607.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,938,607.09/8,006.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,114.02

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