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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.20, 12,052.80 and 3,661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.20, 12,052.80 and 3,661.20 is: 5,491.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.20 : 12,052.80 = 3,661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.20/12,052.80 = 3,661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.20x = 12,052.80 × 3,661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.20x = 44,127,711.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,127,711.36/8,035.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,491.80

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