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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.63, 12,007.35 and 2,668.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.63, 12,007.35 and 2,668.39 is: 4,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.63 : 12,007.35 = 2,668.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.63/12,007.35 = 2,668.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.63x = 12,007.35 × 2,668.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.63x = 32,040,292.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,040,292.67/8,006.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.72

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