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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.28, 12,042.45 and 4,742.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.28, 12,042.45 and 4,742.40 is: 7,103.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.28 : 12,042.45 = 4,742.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.28/12,042.45 = 4,742.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.28x = 12,042.45 × 4,742.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.28x = 57,110,114.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,110,114.88/8,039.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.88

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