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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.02, 11,991.03 and 4,707.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.02, 11,991.03 and 4,707.26 is: 7,052.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.02 : 11,991.03 = 4,707.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.02/11,991.03 = 4,707.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.02x = 11,991.03 × 4,707.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.02x = 56,444,895.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,444,895.88/8,004.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,052.07

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