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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.08, 11,996.73 and 4,051.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.08, 11,996.73 and 4,051.26 is: 6,073.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.08 : 11,996.73 = 4,051.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.08/11,996.73 = 4,051.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.08x = 11,996.73 × 4,051.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.08x = 48,601,872.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,601,872.38/8,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,073.65

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