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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.40, 12,058.20 and 4,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.40, 12,058.20 and 4,966.80 is: 7,441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.40 : 12,058.20 = 4,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.40/12,058.20 = 4,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.40x = 12,058.20 × 4,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.40x = 59,890,667.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,890,667.76/8,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,441.31

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