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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.15, 12,038.27 and 4,126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.15, 12,038.27 and 4,126.71 is: 6,183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.15 : 12,038.27 = 4,126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.15/12,038.27 = 4,126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.15x = 12,038.27 × 4,126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.15x = 49,678,428.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,678,428.56/8,034.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,183.41

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