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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.40, 12,069.24 and 4,984.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.40, 12,069.24 and 4,984.40 is: 7,467.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.40 : 12,069.24 = 4,984.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.40/12,069.24 = 4,984.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.40x = 12,069.24 × 4,984.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.40x = 60,157,919.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,157,919.86/8,056.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,467.10

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