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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.72, 12,049.73 and 4,750.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.72, 12,049.73 and 4,750.22 is: 7,127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.72 : 12,049.73 = 4,750.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.72/12,049.73 = 4,750.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.72x = 12,049.73 × 4,750.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.72x = 57,238,844.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,238,844.69/8,030.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,127.49

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