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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.29, 12,027.47 and 4,317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.29, 12,027.47 and 4,317.44 is: 6,478.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.29 : 12,027.47 = 4,317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.29/12,027.47 = 4,317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.29x = 12,027.47 × 4,317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.29x = 51,927,798.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,927,798.35/8,015.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,478.59

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