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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.08, 12,007.61 and 4,449.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.08, 12,007.61 and 4,449.46 is: 6,674.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.08 : 12,007.61 = 4,449.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.08/12,007.61 = 4,449.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.08x = 12,007.61 × 4,449.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.08x = 53,427,358.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,427,358.14/8,005.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,674.18

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