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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,071.04, 12,103.46 and 4,785.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,071.04, 12,103.46 and 4,785.04 is: 7,175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,071.04 : 12,103.46 = 4,785.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,071.04/12,103.46 = 4,785.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,071.04x = 12,103.46 × 4,785.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,071.04x = 57,915,540.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,915,540.24/8,071.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,175.72

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