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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.79, 12,081.86 and 3,674.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.79, 12,081.86 and 3,674.50 is: 5,510.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.79 : 12,081.86 = 3,674.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.79/12,081.86 = 3,674.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.79x = 12,081.86 × 3,674.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.79x = 44,394,794.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,394,794.57/8,055.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.92

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