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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.91, 12,059.52 and 4,761.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.91, 12,059.52 and 4,761.77 is: 7,137.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.91 : 12,059.52 = 4,761.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.91/12,059.52 = 4,761.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.91x = 12,059.52 × 4,761.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.91x = 57,424,660.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,424,660.55/8,045.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.12

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