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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.52, 12,088.89 and 3,673.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.52, 12,088.89 and 3,673.41 is: 5,511.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.52 : 12,088.89 = 3,673.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.52/12,088.89 = 3,673.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.52x = 12,088.89 × 3,673.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.52x = 44,407,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,407,449.41/8,056.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.99

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