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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.08, 12,003.21 and 2,665.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.08, 12,003.21 and 2,665.26 is: 3,997.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.08 : 12,003.21 = 2,665.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.08/12,003.21 = 2,665.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.08x = 12,003.21 × 2,665.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.08x = 31,991,675.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,991,675.48/8,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.92

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