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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.52, 12,705.84 and 8,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.52, 12,705.84 and 8,004 is: 11,987.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.52 : 12,705.84 = 8,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.52/12,705.84 = 8,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.52x = 12,705.84 × 8,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.52x = 101,697,543.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,697,543.36/8,483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,987.66

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