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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.73, 12,042.03 and 4,079.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.73, 12,042.03 and 4,079.63 is: 6,118.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.73 : 12,042.03 = 4,079.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.73/12,042.03 = 4,079.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.73x = 12,042.03 × 4,079.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.73x = 49,127,026.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,127,026.85/8,029.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,118.14

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