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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.79, 12,057.84 and 4,760.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.79, 12,057.84 and 4,760.64 is: 7,135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.79 : 12,057.84 = 4,760.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.79/12,057.84 = 4,760.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.79x = 12,057.84 × 4,760.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.79x = 57,403,035.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,403,035.42/8,044.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,135.43

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