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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.62, 12,056.40 and 4,091.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.62, 12,056.40 and 4,091.46 is: 6,127.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.62 : 12,056.40 = 4,091.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.62/12,056.40 = 4,091.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.62x = 12,056.40 × 4,091.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.62x = 49,328,278.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,328,278.34/8,050.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,127.26

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