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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.30, 12,003.45 and 6,058.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.30, 12,003.45 and 6,058.30 is: 9,087.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.30 : 12,003.45 = 6,058.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.30/12,003.45 = 6,058.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.30x = 12,003.45 × 6,058.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.30x = 72,720,501.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,720,501.14/8,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,087.45

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