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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.80, 12,021.21 and 4,884.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.80, 12,021.21 and 4,884.30 is: 7,336.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.80 : 12,021.21 = 4,884.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.80/12,021.21 = 4,884.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.80x = 12,021.21 × 4,884.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.80x = 58,715,196.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,715,196.00/8,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,336.83

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