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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.74, 12,079.15 and 3,667.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.74, 12,079.15 and 3,667.13 is: 5,500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.74 : 12,079.15 = 3,667.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.74/12,079.15 = 3,667.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.74x = 12,079.15 × 3,667.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.74x = 44,295,813.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,295,813.34/8,052.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,500.71

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