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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.43, 12,012.15 and 2,743.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.43, 12,012.15 and 2,743.45 is: 4,115.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.43 : 12,012.15 = 2,743.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.43/12,012.15 = 2,743.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.43x = 12,012.15 × 2,743.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.43x = 32,954,732.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,954,732.92/8,007.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.52

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