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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.52, 12,015.47 and 4,505.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.52, 12,015.47 and 4,505.37 is: 6,759.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.52 : 12,015.47 = 4,505.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.52/12,015.47 = 4,505.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.52x = 12,015.47 × 4,505.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.52x = 54,134,140.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,134,140.98/8,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,759.57

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