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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.40, 12,057.54 and 4,146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.40, 12,057.54 and 4,146.76 is: 6,216.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.40 : 12,057.54 = 4,146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.40/12,057.54 = 4,146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.40x = 12,057.54 × 4,146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.40x = 49,999,724.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,999,724.57/8,043.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,216.24

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