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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.74, 12,074.34 and 4,098.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.74, 12,074.34 and 4,098.62 is: 6,151.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.74 : 12,074.34 = 4,098.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.74/12,074.34 = 4,098.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.74x = 12,074.34 × 4,098.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.74x = 49,488,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,488,071.04/8,044.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,151.61

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