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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.15, 12,044.83 and 4,917.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.15, 12,044.83 and 4,917.63 is: 7,370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.15 : 12,044.83 = 4,917.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.15/12,044.83 = 4,917.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.15x = 12,044.83 × 4,917.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.15x = 59,232,017.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,232,017.35/8,036.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,370.70

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