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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.30, 12,073.95 and 4,593.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.30, 12,073.95 and 4,593.30 is: 6,889.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.30 : 12,073.95 = 4,593.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.30/12,073.95 = 4,593.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.30x = 12,073.95 × 4,593.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.30x = 55,459,274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,459,274.54/8,049.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,889.95

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