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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.15, 12,003.23 and 7,030.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.15, 12,003.23 and 7,030.15 is: 10,545.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.15 : 12,003.23 = 7,030.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.15/12,003.23 = 7,030.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.15x = 12,003.23 × 7,030.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.15x = 84,384,507.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,384,507.38/8,002.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,545.23

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