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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,000.08, 11,997.99 and 4,869.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,000.08, 11,997.99 and 4,869.25 is: 7,302.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,000.08 : 11,997.99 = 4,869.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,000.08/11,997.99 = 4,869.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,000.08x = 11,997.99 × 4,869.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,000.08x = 58,421,182.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,421,182.81/8,000.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.58

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