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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.47, 12,068.73 and 3,660.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.47, 12,068.73 and 3,660.89 is: 5,492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.47 : 12,068.73 = 3,660.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.47/12,068.73 = 3,660.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.47x = 12,068.73 × 3,660.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.47x = 44,182,232.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,182,232.63/8,044.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,492.25

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