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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.05, 12,067.21 and 4,766.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.05, 12,067.21 and 4,766.91 is: 7,144.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.05 : 12,067.21 = 4,766.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.05/12,067.21 = 4,766.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.05x = 12,067.21 × 4,766.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.05x = 57,523,304.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,523,304.02/8,051.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,144.82

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