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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.77, 12,010.56 and 3,074.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.77, 12,010.56 and 3,074.68 is: 4,612.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.77 : 12,010.56 = 3,074.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.77/12,010.56 = 3,074.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.77x = 12,010.56 × 3,074.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.77x = 36,928,628.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,928,628.62/8,006.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.18

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