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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.27, 12,095.63 and 3,680.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.27, 12,095.63 and 3,680.07 is: 5,521.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.27 : 12,095.63 = 3,680.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.27/12,095.63 = 3,680.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.27x = 12,095.63 × 3,680.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.27x = 44,512,746.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,512,746.69/8,061.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,521.80

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