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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.26, 12,060.67 and 4,929.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.26, 12,060.67 and 4,929.48 is: 7,402.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.26 : 12,060.67 = 4,929.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.26/12,060.67 = 4,929.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.26x = 12,060.67 × 4,929.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.26x = 59,452,831.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,452,831.55/8,031.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,402.68

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