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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.35, 12,006.53 and 4,893.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.35, 12,006.53 and 4,893.95 is: 7,340.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.35 : 12,006.53 = 4,893.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.35/12,006.53 = 4,893.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.35x = 12,006.53 × 4,893.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.35x = 58,759,333.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,759,333.02/8,004.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,340.93

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