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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.03, 12,012.48 and 4,854.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.03, 12,012.48 and 4,854.15 is: 7,263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.03 : 12,012.48 = 4,854.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.03/12,012.48 = 4,854.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.03x = 12,012.48 × 4,854.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.03x = 58,310,379.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,310,379.79/8,028.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.35

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