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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.14, 12,085.33 and 3,671.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.14, 12,085.33 and 3,671.03 is: 5,508.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.14 : 12,085.33 = 3,671.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.14/12,085.33 = 3,671.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.14x = 12,085.33 × 3,671.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.14x = 44,365,608.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,365,608.99/8,054.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.42

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