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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.68, 12,054.96 and 4,338.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.68, 12,054.96 and 4,338.36 is: 6,503.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.68 : 12,054.96 = 4,338.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.68/12,054.96 = 4,338.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.68x = 12,054.96 × 4,338.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.68x = 52,298,756.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,298,756.27/8,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,503.46

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