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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.02, 12,079.59 and 4,352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.02, 12,079.59 and 4,352.16 is: 6,530.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.02 : 12,079.59 = 4,352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.02/12,079.59 = 4,352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.02x = 12,079.59 × 4,352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.02x = 52,572,308.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,572,308.41/8,050.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,530.71

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