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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.22, 12,035.72 and 4,333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.22, 12,035.72 and 4,333.26 is: 6,486.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.22 : 12,035.72 = 4,333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.22/12,035.72 = 4,333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.22x = 12,035.72 × 4,333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.22x = 52,153,904.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,153,904.05/8,040.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,486.63

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