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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.49, 12,077.79 and 2,503.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.49, 12,077.79 and 2,503.88 is: 3,756.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.49 : 12,077.79 = 2,503.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.49/12,077.79 = 2,503.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.49x = 12,077.79 × 2,503.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.49x = 30,241,319.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,241,319.38/8,050.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.46

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