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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.97, 12,012.02 and 3,076.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.97, 12,012.02 and 3,076.23 is: 4,614.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.97 : 12,012.02 = 3,076.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.97/12,012.02 = 3,076.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.97x = 12,012.02 × 3,076.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.97x = 36,951,736.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,951,736.28/8,006.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.95

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