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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.53, 12,070.24 and 4,151.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.53, 12,070.24 and 4,151.67 is: 6,229.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.53 : 12,070.24 = 4,151.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.53/12,070.24 = 4,151.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.53x = 12,070.24 × 4,151.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.53x = 50,111,653.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,111,653.30/8,044.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,229.28

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