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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.64, 12,092.46 and 3,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.64, 12,092.46 and 3,676 is: 5,514.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.64 : 12,092.46 = 3,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.64/12,092.46 = 3,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.64x = 12,092.46 × 3,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.64x = 44,451,882.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,451,882.96/8,061.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.00

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