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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.68, 12,011.98 and 4,303.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.68, 12,011.98 and 4,303.58 is: 6,457.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.68 : 12,011.98 = 4,303.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.68/12,011.98 = 4,303.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.68x = 12,011.98 × 4,303.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.68x = 51,694,516.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,694,516.89/8,005.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,457.23

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