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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.96, 12,072.12 and 3,669.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.96, 12,072.12 and 3,669.40 is: 5,502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.96 : 12,072.12 = 3,669.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.96/12,072.12 = 3,669.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.96x = 12,072.12 × 3,669.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.96x = 44,297,437.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,297,437.13/8,050.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.13

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