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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.62, 12,008.49 and 4,107.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.62, 12,008.49 and 4,107.90 is: 6,161.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.62 : 12,008.49 = 4,107.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.62/12,008.49 = 4,107.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.62x = 12,008.49 × 4,107.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.62x = 49,329,676.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,329,676.07/8,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.88

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