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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.27, 12,094.13 and 3,679.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.27, 12,094.13 and 3,679.07 is: 5,520.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.27 : 12,094.13 = 3,679.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.27/12,094.13 = 3,679.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.27x = 12,094.13 × 3,679.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.27x = 44,495,150.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,495,150.86/8,060.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,520.31

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