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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.42, 12,045.24 and 4,522.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.42, 12,045.24 and 4,522.95 is: 6,783.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.42 : 12,045.24 = 4,522.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.42/12,045.24 = 4,522.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.42x = 12,045.24 × 4,522.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.42x = 54,480,018.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,480,018.26/8,031.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,783.36

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