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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.15, 12,055.61 and 4,875.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.15, 12,055.61 and 4,875.34 is: 7,312.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.15 : 12,055.61 = 4,875.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.15/12,055.61 = 4,875.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.15x = 12,055.61 × 4,875.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.15x = 58,775,197.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,775,197.66/8,037.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,312.94

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