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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.52, 12,044.97 and 4,331.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.52, 12,044.97 and 4,331.30 is: 6,499.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.52 : 12,044.97 = 4,331.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.52/12,044.97 = 4,331.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.52x = 12,044.97 × 4,331.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.52x = 52,170,318.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,170,318.34/8,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,499.75

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