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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.03, 12,010.98 and 4,853.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.03, 12,010.98 and 4,853.15 is: 7,261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.03 : 12,010.98 = 4,853.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.03/12,010.98 = 4,853.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.03x = 12,010.98 × 4,853.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.03x = 58,291,090.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,291,090.77/8,027.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.85

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