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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.76, 12,050.52 and 4,283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.76, 12,050.52 and 4,283.92 is: 6,423.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.76 : 12,050.52 = 4,283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.76/12,050.52 = 4,283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.76x = 12,050.52 × 4,283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.76x = 51,623,403.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,623,403.39/8,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,423.41

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