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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.40, 12,011.10 and 4,545.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.40, 12,011.10 and 4,545.64 is: 6,818.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.40 : 12,011.10 = 4,545.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.40/12,011.10 = 4,545.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.40x = 12,011.10 × 4,545.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.40x = 54,598,136.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,598,136.60/8,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,818.46

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