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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.18, 12,084.66 and 3,671.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.18, 12,084.66 and 3,671.46 is: 5,508.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.18 : 12,084.66 = 3,671.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.18/12,084.66 = 3,671.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.18x = 12,084.66 × 3,671.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.18x = 44,368,345.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,368,345.80/8,055.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.05

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