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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.08, 12,080.10 and 5,674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.08, 12,080.10 and 5,674.60 is: 8,524.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.08 : 12,080.10 = 5,674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.08/12,080.10 = 5,674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.08x = 12,080.10 × 5,674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.08x = 68,549,735.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,549,735.46/8,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,524.94

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