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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.82, 12,087.42 and 3,675.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.82, 12,087.42 and 3,675.10 is: 5,512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.82 : 12,087.42 = 3,675.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.82/12,087.42 = 3,675.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.82x = 12,087.42 × 3,675.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.82x = 44,422,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,422,477.24/8,058.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.28

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