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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.44, 12,076.78 and 3,670.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.44, 12,076.78 and 3,670.51 is: 5,502.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.44 : 12,076.78 = 3,670.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.44/12,076.78 = 3,670.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.44x = 12,076.78 × 3,670.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.44x = 44,327,941.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,327,941.76/8,055.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.86

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