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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.52, 12,033.63 and 4,905.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.52, 12,033.63 and 4,905.94 is: 7,355.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.52 : 12,033.63 = 4,905.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.52/12,033.63 = 4,905.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.52x = 12,033.63 × 4,905.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.52x = 59,036,266.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,036,266.76/8,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,355.15

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