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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.04, 12,006.49 and 3,071.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.04, 12,006.49 and 3,071.06 is: 4,607.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.04 : 12,006.49 = 3,071.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.04/12,006.49 = 3,071.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.04x = 12,006.49 × 3,071.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.04x = 36,872,583.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,872,583.47/8,002.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.90

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