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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.54, 12,076.99 and 3,671.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.54, 12,076.99 and 3,671.25 is: 5,506.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.54 : 12,076.99 = 3,671.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.54/12,076.99 = 3,671.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.54x = 12,076.99 × 3,671.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.54x = 44,337,640.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,337,640.36/8,052.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,506.04

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