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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.26, 12,079.99 and 3,670.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.26, 12,079.99 and 3,670.67 is: 5,505.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.26 : 12,079.99 = 3,670.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.26/12,079.99 = 3,670.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.26x = 12,079.99 × 3,670.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.26x = 44,341,656.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,341,656.89/8,054.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.37

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