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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.23, 12,075.63 and 3,607.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.23, 12,075.63 and 3,607.98 is: 5,411.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.23 : 12,075.63 = 3,607.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.23/12,075.63 = 3,607.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.23x = 12,075.63 × 3,607.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.23x = 43,568,571.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,568,571.15/8,051.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,411.42

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