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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.16, 12,008.34 and 4,110.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.16, 12,008.34 and 4,110.30 is: 6,167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.16 : 12,008.34 = 4,110.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.16/12,008.34 = 4,110.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.16x = 12,008.34 × 4,110.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.16x = 49,357,879.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,357,879.90/8,003.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,167.30

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