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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.44, 12,079.68 and 3,666.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.44, 12,079.68 and 3,666.96 is: 5,502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.44 : 12,079.68 = 3,666.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.44/12,079.68 = 3,666.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.44x = 12,079.68 × 3,666.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.44x = 44,295,703.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,295,703.37/8,050.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.27

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