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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.48, 12,017.22 and 4,062.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.48, 12,017.22 and 4,062.12 is: 6,093.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.48 : 12,017.22 = 4,062.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.48/12,017.22 = 4,062.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.48x = 12,017.22 × 4,062.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.48x = 48,815,459.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,815,459.37/8,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,093.19

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