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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.36, 12,048.96 and 4,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.36, 12,048.96 and 4,341.44 is: 6,506.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.36 : 12,048.96 = 4,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.36/12,048.96 = 4,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.36x = 12,048.96 × 4,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.36x = 52,309,836.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,309,836.90/8,039.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,506.72

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