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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.96, 12,008.88 and 4,106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.96, 12,008.88 and 4,106.16 is: 6,159.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.96 : 12,008.88 = 4,106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.96/12,008.88 = 4,106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.96x = 12,008.88 × 4,106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.96x = 49,310,382.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,310,382.70/8,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,159.98

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