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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.90, 12,053.53 and 4,757.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.90, 12,053.53 and 4,757.76 is: 7,131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.90 : 12,053.53 = 4,757.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.90/12,053.53 = 4,757.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.90x = 12,053.53 × 4,757.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.90x = 57,347,802.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,347,802.89/8,041.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.13

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