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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.41, 12,012.62 and 4,110.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.41, 12,012.62 and 4,110.33 is: 6,165.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.41 : 12,012.62 = 4,110.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.41/12,012.62 = 4,110.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.41x = 12,012.62 × 4,110.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.41x = 49,375,811.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,375,811.81/8,008.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,165.50

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