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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.97, 12,091.51 and 3,675.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.97, 12,091.51 and 3,675.31 is: 5,515.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.97 : 12,091.51 = 3,675.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.97/12,091.51 = 3,675.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.97x = 12,091.51 × 3,675.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.97x = 44,440,047.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,440,047.62/8,057.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,515.04

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