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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.70, 12,005.55 and 8,003.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.70, 12,005.55 and 8,003.70 is: 12,005.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.70 : 12,005.55 = 8,003.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.70/12,005.55 = 8,003.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.70x = 12,005.55 × 8,003.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.70x = 96,088,820.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,088,820.54/8,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,005.55

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