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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.80, 12,005.70 and 7,639.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.80, 12,005.70 and 7,639.30 is: 11,458.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.80 : 12,005.70 = 7,639.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.80/12,005.70 = 7,639.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.80x = 12,005.70 × 7,639.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.80x = 91,715,144.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,715,144.01/8,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,458.95

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