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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.79, 12,010.13 and 2,741.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.79, 12,010.13 and 2,741.84 is: 4,112.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.79 : 12,010.13 = 2,741.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.79/12,010.13 = 2,741.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.79x = 12,010.13 × 2,741.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.79x = 32,929,876.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,929,876.71/8,006.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,112.75

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