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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.32, 12,077.66 and 3,668.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.32, 12,077.66 and 3,668.60 is: 5,502.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.32 : 12,077.66 = 3,668.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.32/12,077.66 = 3,668.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.32x = 12,077.66 × 3,668.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.32x = 44,308,103.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,308,103.48/8,052.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.53

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