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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.26, 12,077.35 and 4,354.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.26, 12,077.35 and 4,354.09 is: 6,533.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.26 : 12,077.35 = 4,354.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.26/12,077.35 = 4,354.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.26x = 12,077.35 × 4,354.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.26x = 52,585,868.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,585,868.86/8,049.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,533.01

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