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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.99, 12,083.19 and 5,551.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.99, 12,083.19 and 5,551.34 is: 8,332.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.99 : 12,083.19 = 5,551.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.99/12,083.19 = 5,551.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.99x = 12,083.19 × 5,551.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.99x = 67,077,895.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,077,895.97/8,049.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.67

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