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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.47, 12,053.85 and 4,752.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.47, 12,053.85 and 4,752.97 is: 7,131.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.47 : 12,053.85 = 4,752.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.47/12,053.85 = 4,752.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.47x = 12,053.85 × 4,752.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.47x = 57,291,587.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,291,587.43/8,033.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.61

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