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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.14, 11,996.34 and 4,488.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.14, 11,996.34 and 4,488.02 is: 6,727.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.14 : 11,996.34 = 4,488.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.14/11,996.34 = 4,488.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.14x = 11,996.34 × 4,488.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.14x = 53,839,813.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,839,813.85/8,003.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,727.34

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