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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.08, 12,072.13 and 4,100.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.08, 12,072.13 and 4,100.15 is: 6,147.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.08 : 12,072.13 = 4,100.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.08/12,072.13 = 4,100.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.08x = 12,072.13 × 4,100.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.08x = 49,497,563.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,497,563.75/8,052.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,147.18

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