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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.04, 12,080.12 and 4,767.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.04, 12,080.12 and 4,767.26 is: 7,149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.04 : 12,080.12 = 4,767.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.04/12,080.12 = 4,767.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.04x = 12,080.12 × 4,767.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.04x = 57,589,072.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,589,072.87/8,055.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.45

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