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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.38, 12,030.75 and 4,720.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.38, 12,030.75 and 4,720.02 is: 7,093.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.38 : 12,030.75 = 4,720.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.38/12,030.75 = 4,720.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.38x = 12,030.75 × 4,720.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.38x = 56,785,380.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,785,380.62/8,005.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.40

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