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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.79, 12,078.86 and 3,672.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.79, 12,078.86 and 3,672.50 is: 5,507.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.79 : 12,078.86 = 3,672.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.79/12,078.86 = 3,672.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.79x = 12,078.86 × 3,672.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.79x = 44,359,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,359,613.35/8,053.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.92

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