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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.42, 12,042.24 and 4,520.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.42, 12,042.24 and 4,520.95 is: 6,780.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.42 : 12,042.24 = 4,520.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.42/12,042.24 = 4,520.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.42x = 12,042.24 × 4,520.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.42x = 54,442,364.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,442,364.93/8,029.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.36

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