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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.41, 12,058.77 and 4,761.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.41, 12,058.77 and 4,761.27 is: 7,136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.41 : 12,058.77 = 4,761.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.41/12,058.77 = 4,761.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.41x = 12,058.77 × 4,761.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.41x = 57,415,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,415,059.84/8,045.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,136.37

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