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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.20, 12,004.80 and 5,378.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.20, 12,004.80 and 5,378.80 is: 8,068.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.20 : 12,004.80 = 5,378.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.20/12,004.80 = 5,378.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.20x = 12,004.80 × 5,378.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.20x = 64,571,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,571,418.24/8,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,068.20

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