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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.55, 12,040.23 and 4,322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.55, 12,040.23 and 4,322.48 is: 6,485.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.55 : 12,040.23 = 4,322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.55/12,040.23 = 4,322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.55x = 12,040.23 × 4,322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.55x = 52,043,593.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,043,593.17/8,024.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,485.55

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