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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.94, 12,010.41 and 2,811.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.94, 12,010.41 and 2,811.60 is: 4,217.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.94 : 12,010.41 = 2,811.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.94/12,010.41 = 2,811.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.94x = 12,010.41 × 2,811.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.94x = 33,768,468.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,768,468.76/8,006.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.40

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