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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.04, 12,042.08 and 4,332.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.04, 12,042.08 and 4,332.01 is: 6,498.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.04 : 12,042.08 = 4,332.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.04/12,042.08 = 4,332.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.04x = 12,042.08 × 4,332.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.04x = 52,166,410.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,166,410.98/8,028.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,498.03

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