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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,000.47, 12,003.24 and 3,322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,000.47, 12,003.24 and 3,322.72 is: 4,985.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,000.47 : 12,003.24 = 3,322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,000.47/12,003.24 = 3,322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,000.47x = 12,003.24 × 3,322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,000.47x = 39,883,405.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,883,405.61/8,000.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.13

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