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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.18, 12,070.35 and 3,669.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.18, 12,070.35 and 3,669.42 is: 5,502.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.18 : 12,070.35 = 3,669.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.18/12,070.35 = 3,669.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.18x = 12,070.35 × 3,669.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.18x = 44,291,183.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,291,183.70/8,049.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.57

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