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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.74, 12,061.56 and 4,529.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.74, 12,061.56 and 4,529.49 is: 6,793.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.74 : 12,061.56 = 4,529.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.74/12,061.56 = 4,529.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.74x = 12,061.56 × 4,529.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.74x = 54,632,715.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,632,715.40/8,041.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,793.64

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