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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.04, 12,071.12 and 4,761.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.04, 12,071.12 and 4,761.26 is: 7,140.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.04 : 12,071.12 = 4,761.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.04/12,071.12 = 4,761.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.04x = 12,071.12 × 4,761.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.04x = 57,473,740.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,473,740.81/8,049.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.45

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