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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.63, 12,074.06 and 3,668.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.63, 12,074.06 and 3,668.69 is: 5,500.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.63 : 12,074.06 = 3,668.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.63/12,074.06 = 3,668.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.63x = 12,074.06 × 3,668.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.63x = 44,296,022.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,296,022.54/8,053.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,500.13

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