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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.98, 12,049.47 and 4,332.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.98, 12,049.47 and 4,332.09 is: 6,500.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.98 : 12,049.47 = 4,332.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.98/12,049.47 = 4,332.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.98x = 12,049.47 × 4,332.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.98x = 52,199,388.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,199,388.49/8,029.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,500.56

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