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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.08, 12,003.12 and 4,306.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.08, 12,003.12 and 4,306.04 is: 6,459.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.08 : 12,003.12 = 4,306.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.08/12,003.12 = 4,306.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.08x = 12,003.12 × 4,306.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.08x = 51,685,914.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,685,914.84/8,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,459.06

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