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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.51, 12,004.41 and 2,741.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.51, 12,004.41 and 2,741.97 is: 4,110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.51 : 12,004.41 = 2,741.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.51/12,004.41 = 2,741.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.51x = 12,004.41 × 2,741.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.51x = 32,915,732.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,915,732.09/8,008.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,110.09

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