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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.02, 12,052.53 and 4,136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.02, 12,052.53 and 4,136.76 is: 6,205.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.02 : 12,052.53 = 4,136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.02/12,052.53 = 4,136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.02x = 12,052.53 × 4,136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.02x = 49,858,424.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,858,424.00/8,035.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.14

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