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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.72, 12,073.61 and 3,664.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.72, 12,073.61 and 3,664.14 is: 5,497.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.72 : 12,073.61 = 3,664.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.72/12,073.61 = 3,664.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.72x = 12,073.61 × 3,664.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.72x = 44,239,397.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,239,397.35/8,047.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.13

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