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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.84, 12,073.01 and 3,666.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.84, 12,073.01 and 3,666.90 is: 5,498.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.84 : 12,073.01 = 3,666.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.84/12,073.01 = 3,666.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.84x = 12,073.01 × 3,666.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.84x = 44,270,520.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,270,520.37/8,051.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.19

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