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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,071.10, 12,082.52 and 4,941.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,071.10, 12,082.52 and 4,941.26 is: 7,397.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,071.10 : 12,082.52 = 4,941.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,071.10/12,082.52 = 4,941.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,071.10x = 12,082.52 × 4,941.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,071.10x = 59,702,872.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,702,872.78/8,071.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,397.12

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