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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.14, 12,063.47 and 4,484.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.14, 12,063.47 and 4,484.25 is: 6,729.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.14 : 12,063.47 = 4,484.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.14/12,063.47 = 4,484.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.14x = 12,063.47 × 4,484.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.14x = 54,095,592.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,095,592.93/8,039.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.03

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