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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.70, 12,037.30 and 4,076.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.70, 12,037.30 and 4,076.44 is: 6,113.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.70 : 12,037.30 = 4,076.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.70/12,037.30 = 4,076.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.70x = 12,037.30 × 4,076.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.70x = 49,069,331.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,069,331.21/8,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,113.26

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