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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.32, 12,072.96 and 3,608.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.32, 12,072.96 and 3,608.32 is: 5,410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.32 : 12,072.96 = 3,608.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.32/12,072.96 = 3,608.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.32x = 12,072.96 × 3,608.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.32x = 43,563,103.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,563,103.03/8,052.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.01

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