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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.14, 12,082.33 and 3,669.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.14, 12,082.33 and 3,669.03 is: 5,505.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.14 : 12,082.33 = 3,669.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.14/12,082.33 = 3,669.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.14x = 12,082.33 × 3,669.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.14x = 44,330,435.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,330,435.83/8,052.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.42

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