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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.20, 12,050.13 and 4,334.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.20, 12,050.13 and 4,334.34 is: 6,502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.20 : 12,050.13 = 4,334.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.20/12,050.13 = 4,334.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.20x = 12,050.13 × 4,334.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.20x = 52,229,360.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,229,360.46/8,032.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,502.50

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