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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.71, 12,050.07 and 4,707.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.71, 12,050.07 and 4,707.52 is: 7,059.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.71 : 12,050.07 = 4,707.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.71/12,050.07 = 4,707.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.71x = 12,050.07 × 4,707.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.71x = 56,725,897.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,725,897.75/8,035.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.23

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