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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.39, 12,007.21 and 2,743.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.39, 12,007.21 and 2,743.84 is: 4,112.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.39 : 12,007.21 = 2,743.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.39/12,007.21 = 2,743.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.39x = 12,007.21 × 2,743.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.39x = 32,945,863.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,945,863.09/8,010.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,112.89

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