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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.56, 12,083.88 and 3,672.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.56, 12,083.88 and 3,672.84 is: 5,508.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.56 : 12,083.88 = 3,672.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.56/12,083.88 = 3,672.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.56x = 12,083.88 × 3,672.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.56x = 44,382,157.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,382,157.82/8,056.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.82

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