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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.07, 12,029.67 and 4,908.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.07, 12,029.67 and 4,908.17 is: 7,355.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.07 : 12,029.67 = 4,908.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.07/12,029.67 = 4,908.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.07x = 12,029.67 × 4,908.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.07x = 59,043,605.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,043,605.26/8,027.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,355.56

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