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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.32, 12,094.16 and 3,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.32, 12,094.16 and 3,679.60 is: 5,519.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.32 : 12,094.16 = 3,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.32/12,094.16 = 3,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.32x = 12,094.16 × 3,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.32x = 44,501,671.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,501,671.14/8,063.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,519.03

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