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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.55, 12,069.83 and 3,672.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.55, 12,069.83 and 3,672.55 is: 5,508.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.55 : 12,069.83 = 3,672.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.55/12,069.83 = 3,672.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.55x = 12,069.83 × 3,672.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.55x = 44,327,035.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,327,035.80/8,046.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.83

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