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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.04, 12,004.20 and 5,229.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.04, 12,004.20 and 5,229.36 is: 7,840.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.04 : 12,004.20 = 5,229.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.04/12,004.20 = 5,229.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.04x = 12,004.20 × 5,229.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.04x = 62,774,283.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,774,283.31/8,006.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,840.87

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