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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.40, 12,081.72 and 4,954.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.40, 12,081.72 and 4,954.26 is: 7,431.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.40 : 12,081.72 = 4,954.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.40/12,081.72 = 4,954.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.40x = 12,081.72 × 4,954.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.40x = 59,855,982.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,855,982.13/8,054.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,431.46

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