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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.23, 12,078.63 and 3,609.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.23, 12,078.63 and 3,609.98 is: 5,414.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.23 : 12,078.63 = 3,609.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.23/12,078.63 = 3,609.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.23x = 12,078.63 × 3,609.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.23x = 43,603,612.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,603,612.73/8,053.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,414.43

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