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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.56, 12,011.16 and 2,743.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.56, 12,011.16 and 2,743.02 is: 4,113.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.56 : 12,011.16 = 2,743.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.56/12,011.16 = 2,743.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.56x = 12,011.16 × 2,743.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.56x = 32,946,852.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,946,852.10/8,008.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.95

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