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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.04, 12,063.44 and 4,481.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.04, 12,063.44 and 4,481.68 is: 6,721.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.04 : 12,063.44 = 4,481.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.04/12,063.44 = 4,481.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.04x = 12,063.44 × 4,481.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.04x = 54,064,477.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,064,477.78/8,043.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,721.90

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