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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.68, 12,046.46 and 4,326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.68, 12,046.46 and 4,326.60 is: 6,491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.68 : 12,046.46 = 4,326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.68/12,046.46 = 4,326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.68x = 12,046.46 × 4,326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.68x = 52,120,213.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,120,213.84/8,028.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,491.75

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