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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.24, 12,082.90 and 3,669.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.24, 12,082.90 and 3,669.63 is: 5,504.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.24 : 12,082.90 = 3,669.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.24/12,082.90 = 3,669.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.24x = 12,082.90 × 3,669.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.24x = 44,339,772.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,339,772.33/8,055.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.46

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