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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.67, 12,062.10 and 4,534.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.67, 12,062.10 and 4,534.23 is: 6,800.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.67 : 12,062.10 = 4,534.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.67/12,062.10 = 4,534.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.67x = 12,062.10 × 4,534.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.67x = 54,692,335.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,692,335.68/8,042.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,800.27

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