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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.02, 12,046.86 and 4,332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.02, 12,046.86 and 4,332.17 is: 6,499.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.02 : 12,046.86 = 4,332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.02/12,046.86 = 4,332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.02x = 12,046.86 × 4,332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.02x = 52,189,045.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,189,045.49/8,030.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,499.24

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