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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.64, 12,001.59 and 2,740.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.64, 12,001.59 and 2,740.09 is: 4,107.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.64 : 12,001.59 = 2,740.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.64/12,001.59 = 2,740.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.64x = 12,001.59 × 2,740.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.64x = 32,885,436.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,885,436.74/8,006.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,107.27

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