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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.72, 12,046.73 and 4,748.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.72, 12,046.73 and 4,748.22 is: 7,124.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.72 : 12,046.73 = 4,748.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.72/12,046.73 = 4,748.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.72x = 12,046.73 × 4,748.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.72x = 57,200,500.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,200,500.58/8,028.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,124.49

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