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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.65, 12,084.59 and 3,670.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.65, 12,084.59 and 3,670.53 is: 5,507.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.65 : 12,084.59 = 3,670.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.65/12,084.59 = 3,670.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.65x = 12,084.59 × 3,670.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.65x = 44,356,831.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,356,831.78/8,053.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.67

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