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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.16, 12,009.84 and 4,111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.16, 12,009.84 and 4,111.30 is: 6,168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.16 : 12,009.84 = 4,111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.16/12,009.84 = 4,111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.16x = 12,009.84 × 4,111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.16x = 49,376,055.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,376,055.19/8,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.80

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