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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.05, 12,043.98 and 4,324.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.05, 12,043.98 and 4,324.98 is: 6,489.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.05 : 12,043.98 = 4,324.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.05/12,043.98 = 4,324.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.05x = 12,043.98 × 4,324.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.05x = 52,089,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,089,912.40/8,027.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,489.30

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