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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.10, 12,041.46 and 4,129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.10, 12,041.46 and 4,129.92 is: 6,195.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.10 : 12,041.46 = 4,129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.10/12,041.46 = 4,129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.10x = 12,041.46 × 4,129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.10x = 49,730,266.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,730,266.48/8,027.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,195.30

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