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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.30, 12,000.52 and 4,710.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.30, 12,000.52 and 4,710.54 is: 7,064.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.30 : 12,000.52 = 4,710.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.30/12,000.52 = 4,710.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.30x = 12,000.52 × 4,710.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.30x = 56,528,929.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,528,929.48/8,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,064.97

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