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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.04, 12,016.72 and 2,745.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.04, 12,016.72 and 2,745.44 is: 4,118.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.04 : 12,016.72 = 2,745.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.04/12,016.72 = 2,745.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.04x = 12,016.72 × 2,745.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.04x = 32,991,183.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,991,183.76/8,010.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.73

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