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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.94, 12,025.62 and 4,731.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.94, 12,025.62 and 4,731.48 is: 7,098.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.94 : 12,025.62 = 4,731.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.94/12,025.62 = 4,731.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.94x = 12,025.62 × 4,731.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.94x = 56,898,980.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,898,980.52/8,015.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,098.23

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