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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.27, 12,041.60 and 4,329.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.27, 12,041.60 and 4,329.05 is: 6,496.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.27 : 12,041.60 = 4,329.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.27/12,041.60 = 4,329.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.27x = 12,041.60 × 4,329.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.27x = 52,128,606.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,128,606.63/8,024.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,496.37

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