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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.26, 12,059.35 and 4,338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.26, 12,059.35 and 4,338.76 is: 6,510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.26 : 12,059.35 = 4,338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.26/12,059.35 = 4,338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.26x = 12,059.35 × 4,338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.26x = 52,322,625.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,322,625.41/8,037.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,510.01

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