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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.70, 12,004.35 and 4,713.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.70, 12,004.35 and 4,713.10 is: 7,070.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.70 : 12,004.35 = 4,713.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.70/12,004.35 = 4,713.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.70x = 12,004.35 × 4,713.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.70x = 56,577,701.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,577,701.99/8,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,070.71

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