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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.76, 12,018.78 and 2,815.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.76, 12,018.78 and 2,815.04 is: 4,224.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.76 : 12,018.78 = 2,815.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.76/12,018.78 = 2,815.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.76x = 12,018.78 × 2,815.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.76x = 33,833,346.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,833,346.45/8,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.54

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