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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.92, 12,012.96 and 2,814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.92, 12,012.96 and 2,814.40 is: 4,221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.92 : 12,012.96 = 2,814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.92/12,012.96 = 2,814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.92x = 12,012.96 × 2,814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.92x = 33,809,274.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,809,274.62/8,008.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.45

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