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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.76, 12,075.58 and 3,610.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.76, 12,075.58 and 3,610.14 is: 5,416.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.76 : 12,075.58 = 3,610.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.76/12,075.58 = 3,610.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.76x = 12,075.58 × 3,610.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.76x = 43,594,534.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,594,534.38/8,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.30

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