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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.26, 12,063.87 and 4,355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.26, 12,063.87 and 4,355.23 is: 6,525.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.26 : 12,063.87 = 4,355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.26/12,063.87 = 4,355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.26x = 12,063.87 × 4,355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.26x = 52,540,928.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,540,928.54/8,051.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,525.80

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