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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.68, 12,075.60 and 2,503.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.68, 12,075.60 and 2,503.62 is: 3,755.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.68 : 12,075.60 = 2,503.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.68/12,075.60 = 2,503.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.68x = 12,075.60 × 2,503.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.68x = 30,232,713.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,232,713.67/8,050.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.30

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