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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.99, 12,091.52 and 3,675.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.99, 12,091.52 and 3,675.38 is: 5,513.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.99 : 12,091.52 = 3,675.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.99/12,091.52 = 3,675.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.99x = 12,091.52 × 3,675.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.99x = 44,440,879.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,440,879.51/8,060.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.08

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