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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.56, 12,070.08 and 3,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.56, 12,070.08 and 3,116 is: 4,671.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.56 : 12,070.08 = 3,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.56/12,070.08 = 3,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.56x = 12,070.08 × 3,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.56x = 37,610,369.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,610,369.28/8,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.77

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