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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.07, 12,073.94 and 4,344.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.07, 12,073.94 and 4,344.95 is: 6,519.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.07 : 12,073.94 = 4,344.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.07/12,073.94 = 4,344.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.07x = 12,073.94 × 4,344.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.07x = 52,460,583.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,460,583.51/8,047.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,519.22

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