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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.14, 12,066.47 and 4,486.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.14, 12,066.47 and 4,486.25 is: 6,732.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.14 : 12,066.47 = 4,486.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.14/12,066.47 = 4,486.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.14x = 12,066.47 × 4,486.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.14x = 54,133,201.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,133,201.04/8,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,732.03

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