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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.70, 12,074.55 and 3,675.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.70, 12,074.55 and 3,675.70 is: 5,513.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.70 : 12,074.55 = 3,675.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.70/12,074.55 = 3,675.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.70x = 12,074.55 × 3,675.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.70x = 44,382,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,382,423.44/8,049.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.55

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