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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.76, 12,078.10 and 4,354.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.76, 12,078.10 and 4,354.59 is: 6,533.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.76 : 12,078.10 = 4,354.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.76/12,078.10 = 4,354.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.76x = 12,078.10 × 4,354.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.76x = 52,595,173.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,595,173.48/8,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,533.76

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