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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.52, 12,094.50 and 3,679.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.52, 12,094.50 and 3,679.32 is: 5,520.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.52 : 12,094.50 = 3,679.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.52/12,094.50 = 3,679.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.52x = 12,094.50 × 3,679.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.52x = 44,499,535.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,499,535.74/8,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,520.68

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