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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.72, 12,026.84 and 4,069.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.72, 12,026.84 and 4,069.46 is: 6,102.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.72 : 12,026.84 = 4,069.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.72/12,026.84 = 4,069.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.72x = 12,026.84 × 4,069.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.72x = 48,942,709.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,942,709.38/8,019.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,102.79

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