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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.38, 12,073.04 and 4,149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.38, 12,073.04 and 4,149.90 is: 6,228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.38 : 12,073.04 = 4,149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.38/12,073.04 = 4,149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.38x = 12,073.04 × 4,149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.38x = 50,101,908.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,101,908.70/8,044.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,228.19

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