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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.25, 12,044.39 and 4,519.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.25, 12,044.39 and 4,519.88 is: 6,773.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.25 : 12,044.39 = 4,519.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.25/12,044.39 = 4,519.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.25x = 12,044.39 × 4,519.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.25x = 54,439,131.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,439,131.60/8,037.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,773.35

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