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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.90, 12,036.39 and 4,125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.90, 12,036.39 and 4,125.46 is: 6,181.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.90 : 12,036.39 = 4,125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.90/12,036.39 = 4,125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.90x = 12,036.39 × 4,125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.90x = 49,655,645.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,655,645.49/8,032.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,181.53

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