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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.70, 12,044.13 and 4,145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.70, 12,044.13 and 4,145.74 is: 6,205.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.70 : 12,044.13 = 4,145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.70/12,044.13 = 4,145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.70x = 12,044.13 × 4,145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.70x = 49,931,831.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,931,831.51/8,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.26

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