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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.62, 12,069.77 and 4,356.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.62, 12,069.77 and 4,356.08 is: 6,534.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.62 : 12,069.77 = 4,356.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.62/12,069.77 = 4,356.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.62x = 12,069.77 × 4,356.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.62x = 52,576,801.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,576,801.57/8,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,534.03

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