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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.88, 12,003.47 and 3,784.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.88, 12,003.47 and 3,784.62 is: 5,675.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.88 : 12,003.47 = 3,784.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.88/12,003.47 = 3,784.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.88x = 12,003.47 × 3,784.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.88x = 45,428,572.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,428,572.63/8,004.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,675.11

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