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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.03, 12,015.42 and 4,495.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.03, 12,015.42 and 4,495.29 is: 6,746.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.03 : 12,015.42 = 4,495.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.03/12,015.42 = 4,495.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.03x = 12,015.42 × 4,495.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.03x = 54,012,797.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,012,797.37/8,006.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,746.51

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