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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.62, 12,012.99 and 4,110.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.62, 12,012.99 and 4,110.90 is: 6,166.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.62 : 12,012.99 = 4,110.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.62/12,012.99 = 4,110.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.62x = 12,012.99 × 4,110.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.62x = 49,384,200.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,384,200.59/8,008.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,166.38

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