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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.67, 12,005.97 and 4,299.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.67, 12,005.97 and 4,299.58 is: 6,451.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.67 : 12,005.97 = 4,299.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.67/12,005.97 = 4,299.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.67x = 12,005.97 × 4,299.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.67x = 51,620,628.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,620,628.49/8,001.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,451.23

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