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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.72, 12,051.96 and 4,337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.72, 12,051.96 and 4,337.26 is: 6,505.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.72 : 12,051.96 = 4,337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.72/12,051.96 = 4,337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.72x = 12,051.96 × 4,337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.72x = 52,272,484.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,272,484.03/8,035.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,505.02

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