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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.58, 12,041.59 and 4,078.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.58, 12,041.59 and 4,078.39 is: 6,118.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.58 : 12,041.59 = 4,078.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.58/12,041.59 = 4,078.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.58x = 12,041.59 × 4,078.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.58x = 49,110,300.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,110,300.24/8,026.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,118.46

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