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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.60, 12,074.40 and 3,607.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.60, 12,074.40 and 3,607.27 is: 5,410.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.60 : 12,074.40 = 3,607.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.60/12,074.40 = 3,607.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.60x = 12,074.40 × 3,607.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.60x = 43,555,590.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,555,590.70/8,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.90

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