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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.82, 12,005.92 and 4,719.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.82, 12,005.92 and 4,719.26 is: 7,079.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.82 : 12,005.92 = 4,719.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.82/12,005.92 = 4,719.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.82x = 12,005.92 × 4,719.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.82x = 56,659,058.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,659,058.02/8,003.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,079.00

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