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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.91, 12,050.94 and 4,141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.91, 12,050.94 and 4,141.12 is: 6,203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.91 : 12,050.94 = 4,141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.91/12,050.94 = 4,141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.91x = 12,050.94 × 4,141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.91x = 49,904,388.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,904,388.65/8,044.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,203.23

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