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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.56, 12,088.38 and 3,675.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.56, 12,088.38 and 3,675.84 is: 5,513.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.56 : 12,088.38 = 3,675.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.56/12,088.38 = 3,675.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.56x = 12,088.38 × 3,675.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.56x = 44,434,950.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,434,950.74/8,059.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.32

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