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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.78, 12,004.20 and 5,536.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.78, 12,004.20 and 5,536.90 is: 8,305.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.78 : 12,004.20 = 5,536.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.78/12,004.20 = 5,536.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.78x = 12,004.20 × 5,536.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.78x = 66,466,054.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,466,054.98/8,002.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,305.37

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