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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.22, 11,996.63 and 3,071.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.22, 11,996.63 and 3,071.54 is: 4,604.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.22 : 11,996.63 = 3,071.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.22/11,996.63 = 3,071.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.22x = 11,996.63 × 3,071.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.22x = 36,848,053.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,848,053.57/8,003.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.15

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