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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.42, 12,070.26 and 4,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.42, 12,070.26 and 4,348.20 is: 6,525.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.42 : 12,070.26 = 4,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.42/12,070.26 = 4,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.42x = 12,070.26 × 4,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.42x = 52,483,904.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,483,904.53/8,043.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,525.07

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