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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.41, 12,057.27 and 4,760.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.41, 12,057.27 and 4,760.27 is: 7,134.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.41 : 12,057.27 = 4,760.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.41/12,057.27 = 4,760.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.41x = 12,057.27 × 4,760.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.41x = 57,395,800.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,395,800.38/8,044.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,134.87

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