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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.40, 12,073.74 and 3,665.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.40, 12,073.74 and 3,665.44 is: 5,495.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.40 : 12,073.74 = 3,665.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.40/12,073.74 = 3,665.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.40x = 12,073.74 × 3,665.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.40x = 44,255,569.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,255,569.55/8,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.95

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