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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.98, 12,015.92 and 4,497.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.98, 12,015.92 and 4,497.98 is: 6,751.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.98 : 12,015.92 = 4,497.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.98/12,015.92 = 4,497.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.98x = 12,015.92 × 4,497.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.98x = 54,047,367.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,047,367.84/8,004.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,751.72

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