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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.04, 12,007.99 and 3,072.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.04, 12,007.99 and 3,072.06 is: 4,609.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.04 : 12,007.99 = 3,072.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.04/12,007.99 = 3,072.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.04x = 12,007.99 × 3,072.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.04x = 36,889,265.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,889,265.76/8,003.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.41

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