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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.80, 12,008.70 and 7,033.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.80, 12,008.70 and 7,033.80 is: 10,550.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.80 : 12,008.70 = 7,033.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.80/12,008.70 = 7,033.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.80x = 12,008.70 × 7,033.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.80x = 84,466,794.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,466,794.06/8,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,550.70

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