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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.53, 12,008.15 and 4,696.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.53, 12,008.15 and 4,696.79 is: 7,045.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.53 : 12,008.15 = 4,696.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.53/12,008.15 = 4,696.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.53x = 12,008.15 × 4,696.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.53x = 56,399,692.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,399,692.93/8,005.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,045.09

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