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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.29, 12,067.58 and 3,048.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.29, 12,067.58 and 3,048.49 is: 4,573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.29 : 12,067.58 = 3,048.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.29/12,067.58 = 3,048.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.29x = 12,067.58 × 3,048.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.29x = 36,787,896.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,787,896.95/8,044.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.17

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