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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.17, 12,059.87 and 4,532.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.17, 12,059.87 and 4,532.70 is: 6,797.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.17 : 12,059.87 = 4,532.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.17/12,059.87 = 4,532.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.17x = 12,059.87 × 4,532.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.17x = 54,663,750.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,663,750.09/8,041.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,797.98

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