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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.32, 12,080.66 and 3,670.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.32, 12,080.66 and 3,670.60 is: 5,505.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.32 : 12,080.66 = 3,670.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.32/12,080.66 = 3,670.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.32x = 12,080.66 × 3,670.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.32x = 44,343,270.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,343,270.60/8,054.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.53

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