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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.76, 12,076.32 and 6,410.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.76, 12,076.32 and 6,410.60 is: 9,616.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.76 : 12,076.32 = 6,410.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.76/12,076.32 = 6,410.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.76x = 12,076.32 × 6,410.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.76x = 77,416,456.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,416,456.99/8,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,616.04

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