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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.64, 12,073.08 and 4,355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.64, 12,073.08 and 4,355.60 is: 6,531.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.64 : 12,073.08 = 4,355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.64/12,073.08 = 4,355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.64x = 12,073.08 × 4,355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.64x = 52,585,507.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,585,507.25/8,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,531.84

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