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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.23, 12,051.72 and 4,329.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.23, 12,051.72 and 4,329.99 is: 6,496.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.23 : 12,051.72 = 4,329.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.23/12,051.72 = 4,329.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.23x = 12,051.72 × 4,329.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.23x = 52,183,827.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,183,827.08/8,032.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,496.80

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