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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.88, 12,002.04 and 4,717.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.88, 12,002.04 and 4,717.44 is: 7,073.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.88 : 12,002.04 = 4,717.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.88/12,002.04 = 4,717.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.88x = 12,002.04 × 4,717.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.88x = 56,618,903.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,618,903.58/8,003.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,073.93

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