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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.36, 12,077.04 and 3,670.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.36, 12,077.04 and 3,670.06 is: 5,505.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.36 : 12,077.04 = 3,670.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.36/12,077.04 = 3,670.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.36x = 12,077.04 × 3,670.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.36x = 44,323,461.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,323,461.42/8,051.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.09

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