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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.67, 12,079.01 and 3,671.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.67, 12,079.01 and 3,671.38 is: 5,507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.67 : 12,079.01 = 3,671.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.67/12,079.01 = 3,671.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.67x = 12,079.01 × 3,671.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.67x = 44,346,635.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,346,635.73/8,052.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.07

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