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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.19, 12,078.77 and 4,355.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.19, 12,078.77 and 4,355.03 is: 6,534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.19 : 12,078.77 = 4,355.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.19/12,078.77 = 4,355.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.19x = 12,078.77 × 4,355.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.19x = 52,603,323.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,603,323.54/8,050.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,534.42

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