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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.90, 12,062.79 and 4,150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.90, 12,062.79 and 4,150.26 is: 6,221.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.90 : 12,062.79 = 4,150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.90/12,062.79 = 4,150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.90x = 12,062.79 × 4,150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.90x = 50,063,714.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,063,714.83/8,046.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,221.49

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