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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.32, 12,083.64 and 3,672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.32, 12,083.64 and 3,672.60 is: 5,508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.32 : 12,083.64 = 3,672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.32/12,083.64 = 3,672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.32x = 12,083.64 × 3,672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.32x = 44,378,376.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,378,376.26/8,056.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.52

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