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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.97, 12,053.43 and 4,709.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.97, 12,053.43 and 4,709.77 is: 7,062.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.97 : 12,053.43 = 4,709.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.97/12,053.43 = 4,709.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.97x = 12,053.43 × 4,709.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.97x = 56,768,852.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,768,852.88/8,037.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.59

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