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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.55, 12,058.97 and 4,761.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.55, 12,058.97 and 4,761.41 is: 7,136.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.55 : 12,058.97 = 4,761.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.55/12,058.97 = 4,761.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.55x = 12,058.97 × 4,761.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.55x = 57,417,616.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,417,616.25/8,045.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,136.57

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