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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.26, 12,078.49 and 3,669.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.26, 12,078.49 and 3,669.67 is: 5,503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.26 : 12,078.49 = 3,669.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.26/12,078.49 = 3,669.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.26x = 12,078.49 × 3,669.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.26x = 44,324,072.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,324,072.40/8,053.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,503.87

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