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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.29, 12,069.35 and 5,277.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.29, 12,069.35 and 5,277.66 is: 7,912.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.29 : 12,069.35 = 5,277.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.29/12,069.35 = 5,277.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.29x = 12,069.35 × 5,277.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.29x = 63,697,903.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,697,903.55/8,050.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,912.50

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