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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.88, 12,081.96 and 3,671.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.88, 12,081.96 and 3,671.19 is: 5,504.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.88 : 12,081.96 = 3,671.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.88/12,081.96 = 3,671.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.88x = 12,081.96 × 3,671.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.88x = 44,355,170.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,355,170.73/8,057.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.57

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