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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.87, 12,077.33 and 3,611.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.87, 12,077.33 and 3,611.25 is: 5,418.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.87 : 12,077.33 = 3,611.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.87/12,077.33 = 3,611.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.87x = 12,077.33 × 3,611.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.87x = 43,614,239.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,614,239.91/8,049.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,418.01

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