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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.62, 12,062.96 and 4,354.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.62, 12,062.96 and 4,354.59 is: 6,524.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.62 : 12,062.96 = 4,354.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.62/12,062.96 = 4,354.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.62x = 12,062.96 × 4,354.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.62x = 52,529,284.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,529,284.78/8,050.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,524.87

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