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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.82, 12,073.70 and 4,150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.82, 12,073.70 and 4,150.34 is: 6,228.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.82 : 12,073.70 = 4,150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.82/12,073.70 = 4,150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.82x = 12,073.70 × 4,150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.82x = 50,109,899.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,109,899.69/8,044.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,228.84

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