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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.82, 12,041.73 and 4,736.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.82, 12,041.73 and 4,736.97 is: 7,105.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.82 : 12,041.73 = 4,736.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.82/12,041.73 = 4,736.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.82x = 12,041.73 × 4,736.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.82x = 57,041,313.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,041,313.76/8,027.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.46

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