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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.85, 12,003.80 and 4,501.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.85, 12,003.80 and 4,501.54 is: 6,746.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.85 : 12,003.80 = 4,501.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.85/12,003.80 = 4,501.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.85x = 12,003.80 × 4,501.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.85x = 54,035,525.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,035,525.83/8,009.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,746.13

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