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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.72, 12,050.40 and 4,335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.72, 12,050.40 and 4,335.68 is: 6,505.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.72 : 12,050.40 = 4,335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.72/12,050.40 = 4,335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.72x = 12,050.40 × 4,335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.72x = 52,246,678.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,246,678.27/8,030.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,505.85

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