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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.55, 12,068.33 and 3,671.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.55, 12,068.33 and 3,671.55 is: 5,507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.55 : 12,068.33 = 3,671.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.55/12,068.33 = 3,671.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.55x = 12,068.33 × 3,671.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.55x = 44,309,458.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,309,458.65/8,045.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.33

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