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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.12, 12,371.52 and 4,030.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.12, 12,371.52 and 4,030.06 is: 6,044.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.12 : 12,371.52 = 4,030.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.12/12,371.52 = 4,030.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.12x = 12,371.52 × 4,030.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.12x = 49,857,967.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,857,967.89/8,248.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.77

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