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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.15, 12,061.61 and 4,879.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.15, 12,061.61 and 4,879.34 is: 7,318.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.15 : 12,061.61 = 4,879.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.15/12,061.61 = 4,879.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.15x = 12,061.61 × 4,879.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.15x = 58,852,696.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,852,696.14/8,041.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,318.94

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