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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.30, 12,067.95 and 3,671.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.30, 12,067.95 and 3,671.30 is: 5,506.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.30 : 12,067.95 = 3,671.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.30/12,067.95 = 3,671.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.30x = 12,067.95 × 3,671.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.30x = 44,305,064.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,305,064.84/8,045.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,506.95

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