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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.30, 12,064.95 and 3,669.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.30, 12,064.95 and 3,669.30 is: 5,503.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.30 : 12,064.95 = 3,669.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.30/12,064.95 = 3,669.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.30x = 12,064.95 × 3,669.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.30x = 44,269,921.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,269,921.04/8,043.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,503.95

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