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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.36, 12,075.54 and 3,669.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.36, 12,075.54 and 3,669.06 is: 5,503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.36 : 12,075.54 = 3,669.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.36/12,075.54 = 3,669.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.36x = 12,075.54 × 3,669.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.36x = 44,305,880.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,305,880.79/8,050.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,503.59

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