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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.34, 12,067.91 and 4,291.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.34, 12,067.91 and 4,291.19 is: 6,438.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.34 : 12,067.91 = 4,291.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.34/12,067.91 = 4,291.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.34x = 12,067.91 × 4,291.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.34x = 51,785,703.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,785,703.30/8,043.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,438.33

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