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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.18, 12,086.07 and 3,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.18, 12,086.07 and 3,679.60 is: 5,512.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.18 : 12,086.07 = 3,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.18/12,086.07 = 3,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.18x = 12,086.07 × 3,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.18x = 44,471,903.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,471,903.17/8,068.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.01

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