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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.48, 12,044.67 and 4,328.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.48, 12,044.67 and 4,328.85 is: 6,495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.48 : 12,044.67 = 4,328.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.48/12,044.67 = 4,328.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.48x = 12,044.67 × 4,328.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.48x = 52,139,509.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,139,509.51/8,027.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,495.13

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