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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.16, 12,061.98 and 3,660.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.16, 12,061.98 and 3,660.36 is: 5,487.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.16 : 12,061.98 = 3,660.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.16/12,061.98 = 3,660.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.16x = 12,061.98 × 3,660.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.16x = 44,151,189.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,151,189.11/8,045.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,487.92

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