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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.66, 12,099.90 and 3,683.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.66, 12,099.90 and 3,683.56 is: 5,525.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.66 : 12,099.90 = 3,683.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.66/12,099.90 = 3,683.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.66x = 12,099.90 × 3,683.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.66x = 44,570,707.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,570,707.64/8,065.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.98

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