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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.06, 12,097.41 and 3,683.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.06, 12,097.41 and 3,683.17 is: 5,522.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.06 : 12,097.41 = 3,683.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.06/12,097.41 = 3,683.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.06x = 12,097.41 × 3,683.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.06x = 44,556,817.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,556,817.59/8,068.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,522.62

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