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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,650.16, 12,976.28 and 4,032.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,650.16, 12,976.28 and 4,032.08 is: 6,048.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,650.16 : 12,976.28 = 4,032.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,650.16/12,976.28 = 4,032.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,650.16x = 12,976.28 × 4,032.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,650.16x = 52,321,399.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,321,399.06/8,650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,048.60

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