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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.77, 12,077.72 and 4,350.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.77, 12,077.72 and 4,350.91 is: 6,528.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.77 : 12,077.72 = 4,350.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.77/12,077.72 = 4,350.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.77x = 12,077.72 × 4,350.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.77x = 52,548,990.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,548,990.58/8,048.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,528.83

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