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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.42, 12,043.08 and 4,327.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.42, 12,043.08 and 4,327.79 is: 6,493.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.42 : 12,043.08 = 4,327.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.42/12,043.08 = 4,327.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.42x = 12,043.08 × 4,327.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.42x = 52,119,921.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,119,921.19/8,026.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,493.55

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