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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.67, 12,077.51 and 3,670.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.67, 12,077.51 and 3,670.38 is: 5,505.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.67 : 12,077.51 = 3,670.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.67/12,077.51 = 3,670.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.67x = 12,077.51 × 3,670.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.67x = 44,329,032.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,329,032.80/8,051.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.57

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