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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.91, 12,058.02 and 4,760.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.91, 12,058.02 and 4,760.77 is: 7,135.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.91 : 12,058.02 = 4,760.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.91/12,058.02 = 4,760.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.91x = 12,058.02 × 4,760.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.91x = 57,405,459.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,405,459.88/8,044.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,135.62

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