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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.62, 12,055.95 and 4,536.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.62, 12,055.95 and 4,536.33 is: 6,798.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.62 : 12,055.95 = 4,536.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.62/12,055.95 = 4,536.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.62x = 12,055.95 × 4,536.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.62x = 54,689,767.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,689,767.66/8,044.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,798.30

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