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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.79, 12,075.97 and 3,607.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.79, 12,075.97 and 3,607.25 is: 5,410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.79 : 12,075.97 = 3,607.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.79/12,075.97 = 3,607.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.79x = 12,075.97 × 3,607.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.79x = 43,561,054.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,561,054.84/8,050.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.78

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