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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.66, 12,049.30 and 4,703.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.66, 12,049.30 and 4,703.45 is: 7,054.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.66 : 12,049.30 = 4,703.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.66/12,049.30 = 4,703.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.66x = 12,049.30 × 4,703.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.66x = 56,673,225.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,673,225.72/8,033.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,054.47

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