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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.40, 12,008.70 and 4,933.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.40, 12,008.70 and 4,933.80 is: 7,391.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.40 : 12,008.70 = 4,933.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.40/12,008.70 = 4,933.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.40x = 12,008.70 × 4,933.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.40x = 59,248,524.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,248,524.06/8,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,391.84

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