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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.52, 12,093.24 and 4,994.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.52, 12,093.24 and 4,994.96 is: 7,500.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.52 : 12,093.24 = 4,994.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.52/12,093.24 = 4,994.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.52x = 12,093.24 × 4,994.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.52x = 60,405,250.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,405,250.07/8,053.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,500.48

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