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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.61, 12,053.41 and 4,089.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.61, 12,053.41 and 4,089.45 is: 6,124.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.61 : 12,053.41 = 4,089.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.61/12,053.41 = 4,089.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.61x = 12,053.41 × 4,089.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.61x = 49,291,817.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,291,817.52/8,048.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,124.26

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