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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.43, 12,058.19 and 4,085.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.43, 12,058.19 and 4,085.35 is: 6,133.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.43 : 12,058.19 = 4,085.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.43/12,058.19 = 4,085.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.43x = 12,058.19 × 4,085.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.43x = 49,261,994.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,261,994.79/8,031.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,133.65

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