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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.41, 12,032.55 and 4,126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.41, 12,032.55 and 4,126.55 is: 6,191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.41 : 12,032.55 = 4,126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.41/12,032.55 = 4,126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.41x = 12,032.55 × 4,126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.41x = 49,652,859.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,652,859.04/8,019.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,191.59

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