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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.57, 12,074.69 and 4,345.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.57, 12,074.69 and 4,345.45 is: 6,519.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.57 : 12,074.69 = 4,345.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.57/12,074.69 = 4,345.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.57x = 12,074.69 × 4,345.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.57x = 52,469,879.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,469,879.56/8,047.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,519.97

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