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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.05, 12,046.98 and 4,326.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.05, 12,046.98 and 4,326.98 is: 6,492.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.05 : 12,046.98 = 4,326.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.05/12,046.98 = 4,326.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.05x = 12,046.98 × 4,326.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.05x = 52,127,041.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,127,041.52/8,029.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,492.31

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