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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.52, 12,035.13 and 4,906.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.52, 12,035.13 and 4,906.94 is: 7,356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.52 : 12,035.13 = 4,906.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.52/12,035.13 = 4,906.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.52x = 12,035.13 × 4,906.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.52x = 59,055,660.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,055,660.80/8,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,356.65

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