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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.78, 12,083.46 and 5,586.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.78, 12,083.46 and 5,586.76 is: 8,385.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.78 : 12,083.46 = 5,586.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.78/12,083.46 = 5,586.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.78x = 12,083.46 × 5,586.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.78x = 67,507,390.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,507,390.99/8,050.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,385.20

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