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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,085.44, 12,129.90 and 4,794.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,085.44, 12,129.90 and 4,794.68 is: 7,193.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,085.44 : 12,129.90 = 4,794.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,085.44/12,129.90 = 4,794.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,085.44x = 12,129.90 × 4,794.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,085.44x = 58,158,988.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,158,988.93/8,085.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,193.05

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