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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.04, 12,063.24 and 4,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.04, 12,063.24 and 4,572 is: 6,858.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.04 : 12,063.24 = 4,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.04/12,063.24 = 4,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.04x = 12,063.24 × 4,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.04x = 55,153,133.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,153,133.28/8,042.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,858.10

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