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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.52, 11,987.28 and 4,704.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.52, 11,987.28 and 4,704.76 is: 7,048.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.52 : 11,987.28 = 4,704.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.52/11,987.28 = 4,704.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.52x = 11,987.28 × 4,704.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.52x = 56,397,275.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,397,275.45/8,001.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,048.32

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