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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.96, 12,092.64 and 3,679.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.96, 12,092.64 and 3,679.68 is: 5,520.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.96 : 12,092.64 = 3,679.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.96/12,092.64 = 3,679.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.96x = 12,092.64 × 3,679.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.96x = 44,497,045.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,497,045.56/8,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,520.07

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