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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.52, 12,087.39 and 3,672.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.52, 12,087.39 and 3,672.41 is: 5,510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.52 : 12,087.39 = 3,672.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.52/12,087.39 = 3,672.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.52x = 12,087.39 × 3,672.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.52x = 44,389,805.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,389,805.24/8,055.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.48

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