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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.13, 12,069.21 and 4,097.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.13, 12,069.21 and 4,097.92 is: 6,144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.13 : 12,069.21 = 4,097.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.13/12,069.21 = 4,097.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.13x = 12,069.21 × 4,097.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.13x = 49,458,657.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,458,657.04/8,049.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,144.60

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