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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.68, 12,062.56 and 4,093.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.68, 12,062.56 and 4,093.48 is: 6,137.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.68 : 12,062.56 = 4,093.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.68/12,062.56 = 4,093.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.68x = 12,062.56 × 4,093.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.68x = 49,377,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,377,807.72/8,044.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,137.95

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