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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.28, 12,057.09 and 4,760.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.28, 12,057.09 and 4,760.13 is: 7,134.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.28 : 12,057.09 = 4,760.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.28/12,057.09 = 4,760.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.28x = 12,057.09 × 4,760.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.28x = 57,393,315.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,393,315.82/8,044.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,134.67

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