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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.61, 12,050.48 and 4,140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.61, 12,050.48 and 4,140.81 is: 6,202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.61 : 12,050.48 = 4,140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.61/12,050.48 = 4,140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.61x = 12,050.48 × 4,140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.61x = 49,898,727.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,898,727.38/8,044.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.76

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