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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.24, 12,084.40 and 3,670.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.24, 12,084.40 and 3,670.63 is: 5,505.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.24 : 12,084.40 = 3,670.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.24/12,084.40 = 3,670.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.24x = 12,084.40 × 3,670.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.24x = 44,357,361.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,357,361.17/8,056.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.96

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