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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.92, 12,060.99 and 4,533.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.92, 12,060.99 and 4,533.45 is: 6,799.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.92 : 12,060.99 = 4,533.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.92/12,060.99 = 4,533.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.92x = 12,060.99 × 4,533.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.92x = 54,677,895.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,677,895.12/8,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,799.11

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