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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.03, 12,002.67 and 3,005.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.03, 12,002.67 and 3,005.73 is: 4,505.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.03 : 12,002.67 = 3,005.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.03/12,002.67 = 3,005.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.03x = 12,002.67 × 3,005.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.03x = 36,076,785.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,076,785.30/8,007.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.64

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