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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.04, 12,078.62 and 4,766.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.04, 12,078.62 and 4,766.26 is: 7,147.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.04 : 12,078.62 = 4,766.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.04/12,078.62 = 4,766.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.04x = 12,078.62 × 4,766.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.04x = 57,569,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,569,843.36/8,054.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,147.95

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