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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.89, 12,003.47 and 2,741.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.89, 12,003.47 and 2,741.34 is: 4,109.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.89 : 12,003.47 = 2,741.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.89/12,003.47 = 2,741.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.89x = 12,003.47 × 2,741.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.89x = 32,905,599.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,905,599.30/8,007.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.15

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