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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.77, 12,083.61 and 4,359.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.77, 12,083.61 and 4,359.71 is: 6,527.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.77 : 12,083.61 = 4,359.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.77/12,083.61 = 4,359.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.77x = 12,083.61 × 4,359.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.77x = 52,680,977.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,680,977.16/8,070.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,527.38

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