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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.32, 12,012.24 and 4,057.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.32, 12,012.24 and 4,057.32 is: 6,089.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.32 : 12,012.24 = 4,057.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.32/12,012.24 = 4,057.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.32x = 12,012.24 × 4,057.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.32x = 48,737,561.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,737,561.86/8,003.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,089.67

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