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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.55, 12,002.33 and 7,029.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.55, 12,002.33 and 7,029.55 is: 10,544.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.55 : 12,002.33 = 7,029.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.55/12,002.33 = 7,029.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.55x = 12,002.33 × 7,029.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.55x = 84,370,943.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,370,943.70/8,001.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,544.33

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