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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.82, 12,079.92 and 3,670.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.82, 12,079.92 and 3,670.10 is: 5,504.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.82 : 12,079.92 = 3,670.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.82/12,079.92 = 3,670.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.82x = 12,079.92 × 3,670.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.82x = 44,334,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,334,514.39/8,053.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.78

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