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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.80, 12,042.30 and 4,284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.80, 12,042.30 and 4,284.20 is: 6,423.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.80 : 12,042.30 = 4,284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.80/12,042.30 = 4,284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.80x = 12,042.30 × 4,284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.80x = 51,591,621.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,591,621.66/8,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,423.42

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