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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.20, 12,049.38 and 4,149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.20, 12,049.38 and 4,149.24 is: 6,210.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.20 : 12,049.38 = 4,149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.20/12,049.38 = 4,149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.20x = 12,049.38 × 4,149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.20x = 49,995,769.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,995,769.47/8,050.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,210.50

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