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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.80, 12,072.96 and 3,367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.80, 12,072.96 and 3,367.76 is: 5,050.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.80 : 12,072.96 = 3,367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.80/12,072.96 = 3,367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.80x = 12,072.96 × 3,367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.80x = 40,658,831.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,658,831.77/8,050.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,050.28

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