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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.88, 12,028.50 and 4,718.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.88, 12,028.50 and 4,718.52 is: 7,091.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.88 : 12,028.50 = 4,718.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.88/12,028.50 = 4,718.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.88x = 12,028.50 × 4,718.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.88x = 56,756,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,756,717.82/8,003.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,091.15

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