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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.41, 12,082.05 and 4,159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.41, 12,082.05 and 4,159.55 is: 6,241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.41 : 12,082.05 = 4,159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.41/12,082.05 = 4,159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.41x = 12,082.05 × 4,159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.41x = 50,255,830.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,255,830.67/8,052.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,241.10

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