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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.23, 12,008.48 and 7,916.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.23, 12,008.48 and 7,916.58 is: 11,809.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.23 : 12,008.48 = 7,916.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.23/12,008.48 = 7,916.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.23x = 12,008.48 × 7,916.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.23x = 95,066,053.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,066,053.02/8,050.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,809.11

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