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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.32, 12,045.84 and 4,326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.32, 12,045.84 and 4,326.16 is: 6,491.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.32 : 12,045.84 = 4,326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.32/12,045.84 = 4,326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.32x = 12,045.84 × 4,326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.32x = 52,112,231.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,112,231.17/8,028.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,491.05

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