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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.64, 12,090.96 and 3,675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.64, 12,090.96 and 3,675 is: 5,512.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.64 : 12,090.96 = 3,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.64/12,090.96 = 3,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.64x = 12,090.96 × 3,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.64x = 44,434,278
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,434,278/8,060.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.50

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