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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.28, 12,004.80 and 4,105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.28, 12,004.80 and 4,105.44 is: 6,158.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.28 : 12,004.80 = 4,105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.28/12,004.80 = 4,105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.28x = 12,004.80 × 4,105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.28x = 49,284,986.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,284,986.11/8,003.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.10

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