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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.74, 12,076.15 and 3,665.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.74, 12,076.15 and 3,665.13 is: 5,497.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.74 : 12,076.15 = 3,665.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.74/12,076.15 = 3,665.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.74x = 12,076.15 × 3,665.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.74x = 44,260,599.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,260,599.27/8,050.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.71

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