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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.01, 12,092.60 and 3,621.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.01, 12,092.60 and 3,621.81 is: 5,430.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.01 : 12,092.60 = 3,621.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.01/12,092.60 = 3,621.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.01x = 12,092.60 × 3,621.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.01x = 43,797,099.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,797,099.61/8,065.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,430.51

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