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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.32, 12,085.14 and 3,673.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.32, 12,085.14 and 3,673.60 is: 5,510.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.32 : 12,085.14 = 3,673.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.32/12,085.14 = 3,673.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.32x = 12,085.14 × 3,673.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.32x = 44,395,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,395,970.30/8,057.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.02

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