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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.86, 12,076.07 and 3,668.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.86, 12,076.07 and 3,668.93 is: 5,501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.86 : 12,076.07 = 3,668.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.86/12,076.07 = 3,668.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.86x = 12,076.07 × 3,668.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.86x = 44,306,176.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,306,176.78/8,053.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.24

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