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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.24, 12,057.72 and 4,755.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.24, 12,057.72 and 4,755.34 is: 7,130.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.24 : 12,057.72 = 4,755.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.24/12,057.72 = 4,755.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.24x = 12,057.72 × 4,755.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.24x = 57,338,558.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,338,558.22/8,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,130.56

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