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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.79, 12,002.16 and 4,921.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.79, 12,002.16 and 4,921.31 is: 7,377.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.79 : 12,002.16 = 4,921.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.79/12,002.16 = 4,921.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.79x = 12,002.16 × 4,921.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.79x = 59,066,350.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,066,350.03/8,005.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,377.95

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