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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,548.02, 12,817.93 and 4,041.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,548.02, 12,817.93 and 4,041.33 is: 6,060.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,548.02 : 12,817.93 = 4,041.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,548.02/12,817.93 = 4,041.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,548.02x = 12,817.93 × 4,041.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,548.02x = 51,801,447.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,801,447.95/8,548.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.05

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