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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.41, 12,061.77 and 4,763.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.41, 12,061.77 and 4,763.27 is: 7,139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.41 : 12,061.77 = 4,763.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.41/12,061.77 = 4,763.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.41x = 12,061.77 × 4,763.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.41x = 57,453,467.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,453,467.19/8,047.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.37

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