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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.27, 12,092.63 and 3,678.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.27, 12,092.63 and 3,678.07 is: 5,518.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.27 : 12,092.63 = 3,678.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.27/12,092.63 = 3,678.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.27x = 12,092.63 × 3,678.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.27x = 44,477,539.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,477,539.62/8,059.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.81

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