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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.72, 11,994.37 and 3,070.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.72, 11,994.37 and 3,070.03 is: 4,601.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.72 : 11,994.37 = 3,070.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.72/11,994.37 = 3,070.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.72x = 11,994.37 × 3,070.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.72x = 36,823,075.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,823,075.73/8,001.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.90

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