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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.05, 12,013.46 and 4,718.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.05, 12,013.46 and 4,718.45 is: 7,082.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.05 : 12,013.46 = 4,718.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.05/12,013.46 = 4,718.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.05x = 12,013.46 × 4,718.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.05x = 56,684,961.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,684,961.01/8,003.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.92

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