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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.88, 12,034.52 and 4,722.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.88, 12,034.52 and 4,722.52 is: 7,097.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.88 : 12,034.52 = 4,722.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.88/12,034.52 = 4,722.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.88x = 12,034.52 × 4,722.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.88x = 56,833,261.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,833,261.39/8,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,097.17

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