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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.97, 12,090.01 and 3,674.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.97, 12,090.01 and 3,674.31 is: 5,513.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.97 : 12,090.01 = 3,674.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.97/12,090.01 = 3,674.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.97x = 12,090.01 × 3,674.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.97x = 44,422,465.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,422,465.02/8,056.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.55

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