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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.31, 12,046.64 and 4,753.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.31, 12,046.64 and 4,753.16 is: 7,124.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.31 : 12,046.64 = 4,753.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.31/12,046.64 = 4,753.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.31x = 12,046.64 × 4,753.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.31x = 57,259,607.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,259,607.38/8,037.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,124.23

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