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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.88, 12,030 and 4,719.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.88, 12,030 and 4,719.52 is: 7,092.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.88 : 12,030 = 4,719.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.88/12,030 = 4,719.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.88x = 12,030 × 4,719.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.88x = 56,775,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,775,825.60/8,004.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.65

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