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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.92, 12,045.98 and 4,080.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.92, 12,045.98 and 4,080.96 is: 6,121.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.92 : 12,045.98 = 4,080.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.92/12,045.98 = 4,080.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.92x = 12,045.98 × 4,080.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.92x = 49,159,162.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,159,162.54/8,030.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,121.24

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