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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.08, 12,095.06 and 4,766.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.08, 12,095.06 and 4,766.44 is: 7,160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.08 : 12,095.06 = 4,766.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.08/12,095.06 = 4,766.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.08x = 12,095.06 × 4,766.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.08x = 57,650,377.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,650,377.79/8,051.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.58

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