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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.93, 12,059.26 and 4,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.93, 12,059.26 and 4,529.20 is: 6,785.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.93 : 12,059.26 = 4,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.93/12,059.26 = 4,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.93x = 12,059.26 × 4,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.93x = 54,618,786.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,618,786.24/8,049.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,785.00

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