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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.02, 12,078.09 and 4,351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.02, 12,078.09 and 4,351.16 is: 6,529.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.02 : 12,078.09 = 4,351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.02/12,078.09 = 4,351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.02x = 12,078.09 × 4,351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.02x = 52,553,702.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,553,702.08/8,049.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,529.21

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