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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.22, 12,037.22 and 4,334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.22, 12,037.22 and 4,334.26 is: 6,488.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.22 : 12,037.22 = 4,334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.22/12,037.22 = 4,334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.22x = 12,037.22 × 4,334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.22x = 52,172,441.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,172,441.16/8,041.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,488.13

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