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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.55, 12,014.51 and 3,010.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.55, 12,014.51 and 3,010.95 is: 4,517.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.55 : 12,014.51 = 3,010.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.55/12,014.51 = 3,010.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.55x = 12,014.51 × 3,010.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.55x = 36,175,073.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,175,073.83/8,008.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.06

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