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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.52, 12,060.75 and 4,753.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.52, 12,060.75 and 4,753.82 is: 7,121.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.52 : 12,060.75 = 4,753.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.52/12,060.75 = 4,753.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.52x = 12,060.75 × 4,753.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.52x = 57,334,634.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,334,634.57/8,050.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,121.85

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