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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.29, 12,045.11 and 4,752.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.29, 12,045.11 and 4,752.14 is: 7,122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.29 : 12,045.11 = 4,752.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.29/12,045.11 = 4,752.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.29x = 12,045.11 × 4,752.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.29x = 57,240,091.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,240,091.03/8,036.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,122.70

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