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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.60, 12,078.80 and 3,607.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.60, 12,078.80 and 3,607.90 is: 5,413.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.60 : 12,078.80 = 3,607.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.60/12,078.80 = 3,607.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.60x = 12,078.80 × 3,607.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.60x = 43,579,102.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,579,102.52/8,050.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,413.15

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