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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.30, 12,072.90 and 4,765.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.30, 12,072.90 and 4,765.40 is: 7,145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.30 : 12,072.90 = 4,765.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.30/12,072.90 = 4,765.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.30x = 12,072.90 × 4,765.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.30x = 57,532,197.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,532,197.66/8,051.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,145.70

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