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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.30, 12,056.40 and 4,754.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.30, 12,056.40 and 4,754.40 is: 7,129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.30 : 12,056.40 = 4,754.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.30/12,056.40 = 4,754.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.30x = 12,056.40 × 4,754.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.30x = 57,320,948.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,320,948.16/8,040.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.21

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