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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.38, 12,046.86 and 4,133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.38, 12,046.86 and 4,133.52 is: 6,204.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.38 : 12,046.86 = 4,133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.38/12,046.86 = 4,133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.38x = 12,046.86 × 4,133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.38x = 49,795,936.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,795,936.75/8,026.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,204.03

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