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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.47, 12,013.03 and 3,010.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.47, 12,013.03 and 3,010.34 is: 4,515.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.47 : 12,013.03 = 3,010.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.47/12,013.03 = 3,010.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.47x = 12,013.03 × 3,010.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.47x = 36,163,289.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,163,289.68/8,008.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.63

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