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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.40, 12,086.70 and 3,676.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.40, 12,086.70 and 3,676.60 is: 5,512.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.40 : 12,086.70 = 3,676.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.40/12,086.70 = 3,676.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.40x = 12,086.70 × 3,676.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.40x = 44,437,961.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,437,961.22/8,061.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.44

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