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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.41, 12,006.89 and 3,073.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.41, 12,006.89 and 3,073.05 is: 4,610.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.41 : 12,006.89 = 3,073.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.41/12,006.89 = 3,073.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.41x = 12,006.89 × 3,073.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.41x = 36,897,773.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,897,773.31/8,003.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.26

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