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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.22, 12,081.90 and 4,155.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.22, 12,081.90 and 4,155.74 is: 6,237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.22 : 12,081.90 = 4,155.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.22/12,081.90 = 4,155.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.22x = 12,081.90 × 4,155.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.22x = 50,209,235.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,209,235.11/8,050.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,237.00

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