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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.90, 12,086.49 and 3,682.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.90, 12,086.49 and 3,682.04 is: 5,520.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.90 : 12,086.49 = 3,682.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.90/12,086.49 = 3,682.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.90x = 12,086.49 × 3,682.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.90x = 44,502,939.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,502,939.64/8,060.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,520.84

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