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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.05, 12,065.72 and 4,765.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.05, 12,065.72 and 4,765.91 is: 7,143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.05 : 12,065.72 = 4,765.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.05/12,065.72 = 4,765.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.05x = 12,065.72 × 4,765.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.05x = 57,504,051.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,504,051.45/8,050.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.32

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