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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.26, 12,040.47 and 4,323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.26, 12,040.47 and 4,323.48 is: 6,485.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.26 : 12,040.47 = 4,323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.26/12,040.47 = 4,323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.26x = 12,040.47 × 4,323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.26x = 52,056,731.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,056,731.24/8,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,485.80

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