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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.90, 12,039.39 and 4,127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.90, 12,039.39 and 4,127.46 is: 6,184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.90 : 12,039.39 = 4,127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.90/12,039.39 = 4,127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.90x = 12,039.39 × 4,127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.90x = 49,692,100.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,692,100.65/8,034.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,184.53

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