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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.80, 12,107.81 and 3,688.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.80, 12,107.81 and 3,688.34 is: 5,535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.80 : 12,107.81 = 3,688.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.80/12,107.81 = 3,688.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.80x = 12,107.81 × 3,688.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.80x = 44,657,668.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,657,668.62/8,067.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.30

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