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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.64, 12,072.12 and 3,665.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.64, 12,072.12 and 3,665.36 is: 5,496.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.64 : 12,072.12 = 3,665.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.64/12,072.12 = 3,665.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.64x = 12,072.12 × 3,665.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.64x = 44,248,665.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,248,665.76/8,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,496.29

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