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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.26, 12,055.41 and 4,573.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.26, 12,055.41 and 4,573.74 is: 6,856.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.26 : 12,055.41 = 4,573.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.26/12,055.41 = 4,573.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.26x = 12,055.41 × 4,573.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.26x = 55,138,310.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,138,310.93/8,041.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,856.92

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