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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.03, 12,005.97 and 5,533.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.03, 12,005.97 and 5,533.36 is: 8,297.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.03 : 12,005.97 = 5,533.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.03/12,005.97 = 5,533.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.03x = 12,005.97 × 5,533.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.03x = 66,433,324.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,433,324.14/8,006.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,297.91

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