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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.56, 11,998.32 and 5,084.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.56, 11,998.32 and 5,084.70 is: 7,620.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.56 : 11,998.32 = 5,084.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.56/11,998.32 = 5,084.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.56x = 11,998.32 × 5,084.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.56x = 61,007,857.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,007,857.70/8,005.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,620.69

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