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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.55, 12,042.84 and 4,332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.55, 12,042.84 and 4,332.52 is: 6,498.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.55 : 12,042.84 = 4,332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.55/12,042.84 = 4,332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.55x = 12,042.84 × 4,332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.55x = 52,175,763.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,175,763.28/8,028.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,498.78

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