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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.26, 12,073.05 and 3,118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.26, 12,073.05 and 3,118.80 is: 4,677.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.26 : 12,073.05 = 3,118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.26/12,073.05 = 3,118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.26x = 12,073.05 × 3,118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.26x = 37,653,428.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,653,428.34/8,050.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,677.29

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