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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.29, 12,079.61 and 3,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.29, 12,079.61 and 3,673 is: 5,508.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.29 : 12,079.61 = 3,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.29/12,079.61 = 3,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.29x = 12,079.61 × 3,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.29x = 44,368,407.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,368,407.53/8,054.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.67

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