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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.04, 12,013.35 and 3,077.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.04, 12,013.35 and 3,077.95 is: 4,616.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.04 : 12,013.35 = 3,077.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.04/12,013.35 = 3,077.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.04x = 12,013.35 × 3,077.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.04x = 36,976,490.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,976,490.63/8,010.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,616.27

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