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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.79, 12,080.36 and 3,673.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.79, 12,080.36 and 3,673.50 is: 5,509.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.79 : 12,080.36 = 3,673.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.79/12,080.36 = 3,673.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.79x = 12,080.36 × 3,673.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.79x = 44,377,202.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,377,202.46/8,054.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,509.42

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