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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.83, 12,070.25 and 4,098.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.83, 12,070.25 and 4,098.89 is: 6,145.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.83 : 12,070.25 = 4,098.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.83/12,070.25 = 4,098.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.83x = 12,070.25 × 4,098.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.83x = 49,474,627.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,474,627.02/8,050.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,145.28

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