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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.20, 12,075.30 and 3,676.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.20, 12,075.30 and 3,676.20 is: 5,514.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.20 : 12,075.30 = 3,676.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.20/12,075.30 = 3,676.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.20x = 12,075.30 × 3,676.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.20x = 44,391,217.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,391,217.86/8,050.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.30

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