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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.44, 12,011.69 and 4,681.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.44, 12,011.69 and 4,681.47 is: 7,008.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.44 : 12,011.69 = 4,681.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.44/12,011.69 = 4,681.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.44x = 12,011.69 × 4,681.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.44x = 56,232,366.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,232,366.38/8,023.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,008.51

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