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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.28, 12,090.66 and 3,618.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.28, 12,090.66 and 3,618.03 is: 5,426.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.28 : 12,090.66 = 3,618.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.28/12,090.66 = 3,618.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.28x = 12,090.66 × 3,618.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.28x = 43,744,370.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,744,370.60/8,061.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,426.48

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