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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.99, 12,048.42 and 4,331.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.99, 12,048.42 and 4,331.35 is: 6,498.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.99 : 12,048.42 = 4,331.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.99/12,048.42 = 4,331.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.99x = 12,048.42 × 4,331.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.99x = 52,185,923.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,185,923.97/8,029.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,498.88

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