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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.68, 12,064.06 and 4,094.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.68, 12,064.06 and 4,094.48 is: 6,139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.68 : 12,064.06 = 4,094.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.68/12,064.06 = 4,094.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.68x = 12,064.06 × 4,094.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.68x = 49,396,052.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,396,052.39/8,045.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,139.45

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