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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,025.91, 12,030.81 and 4,517.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,025.91, 12,030.81 and 4,517.62 is: 6,771.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,025.91 : 12,030.81 = 4,517.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,025.91/12,030.81 = 4,517.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,025.91x = 12,030.81 × 4,517.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,025.91x = 54,350,627.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,350,627.87/8,025.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,771.90

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