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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.60, 12,011.16 and 2,460.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.60, 12,011.16 and 2,460.72 is: 3,691.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.60 : 12,011.16 = 2,460.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.60/12,011.16 = 2,460.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.60x = 12,011.16 × 2,460.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.60x = 29,556,101.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,556,101.64/8,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.01

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