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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.27, 12,012.81 and 3,076.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.27, 12,012.81 and 3,076.18 is: 4,614.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.27 : 12,012.81 = 3,076.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.27/12,012.81 = 3,076.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.27x = 12,012.81 × 3,076.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.27x = 36,953,565.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,953,565.87/8,008.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.43

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