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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.30, 12,049.65 and 7,077.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.30, 12,049.65 and 7,077.30 is: 10,594.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.30 : 12,049.65 = 7,077.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.30/12,049.65 = 7,077.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.30x = 12,049.65 × 7,077.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.30x = 85,278,987.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,278,987.95/8,049.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,594.58

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