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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.60, 12,005.40 and 4,547.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.60, 12,005.40 and 4,547.60 is: 6,821.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.60 : 12,005.40 = 4,547.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.60/12,005.40 = 4,547.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.60x = 12,005.40 × 4,547.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.60x = 54,595,757.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,595,757.04/8,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,821.40

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