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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.70, 12,046.05 and 4,920.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.70, 12,046.05 and 4,920.30 is: 7,380.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.70 : 12,046.05 = 4,920.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.70/12,046.05 = 4,920.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.70x = 12,046.05 × 4,920.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.70x = 59,270,179.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,270,179.82/8,030.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,380.45

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