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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.07, 12,012.10 and 2,461.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.07, 12,012.10 and 2,461.29 is: 3,691.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.07 : 12,012.10 = 2,461.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.07/12,012.10 = 2,461.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.07x = 12,012.10 × 2,461.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.07x = 29,565,210.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,565,210.41/8,008.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.93

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