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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.51, 12,077.70 and 4,156.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.51, 12,077.70 and 4,156.65 is: 6,236.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.51 : 12,077.70 = 4,156.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.51/12,077.70 = 4,156.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.51x = 12,077.70 × 4,156.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.51x = 50,202,771.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,202,771.71/8,049.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,236.75

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