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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.57, 12,043.63 and 4,137.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.57, 12,043.63 and 4,137.85 is: 6,201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.57 : 12,043.63 = 4,137.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.57/12,043.63 = 4,137.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.57x = 12,043.63 × 4,137.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.57x = 49,834,734.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,834,734.40/8,035.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,201.77

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