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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.58, 12,073.41 and 4,578.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.58, 12,073.41 and 4,578.54 is: 6,868.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.58 : 12,073.41 = 4,578.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.58/12,073.41 = 4,578.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.58x = 12,073.41 × 4,578.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.58x = 55,278,590.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,278,590.62/8,048.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,868.12

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