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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.39, 12,006.66 and 4,303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.39, 12,006.66 and 4,303.74 is: 6,458.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.39 : 12,006.66 = 4,303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.39/12,006.66 = 4,303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.39x = 12,006.66 × 4,303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.39x = 51,673,542.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,673,542.91/8,001.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,458.07

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