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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.03, 12,013.98 and 4,855.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.03, 12,013.98 and 4,855.15 is: 7,264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.03 : 12,013.98 = 4,855.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.03/12,013.98 = 4,855.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.03x = 12,013.98 × 4,855.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.03x = 58,329,675.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,329,675.00/8,029.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,264.85

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