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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.10, 12,043.70 and 4,328.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.10, 12,043.70 and 4,328.25 is: 6,494.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.10 : 12,043.70 = 4,328.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.10/12,043.70 = 4,328.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.10x = 12,043.70 × 4,328.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.10x = 52,128,144.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,128,144.53/8,026.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,494.83

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