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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.40, 12,081.60 and 4,152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.40, 12,081.60 and 4,152.80 is: 6,232.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.40 : 12,081.60 = 4,152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.40/12,081.60 = 4,152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.40x = 12,081.60 × 4,152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.40x = 50,172,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,172,468.48/8,050.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,232.30

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