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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.08, 12,090.56 and 4,763.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.08, 12,090.56 and 4,763.44 is: 7,156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.08 : 12,090.56 = 4,763.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.08/12,090.56 = 4,763.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.08x = 12,090.56 × 4,763.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.08x = 57,592,657.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,592,657.13/8,048.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,156.07

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