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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.23, 12,086.83 and 3,690.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.23, 12,086.83 and 3,690.37 is: 5,527.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.23 : 12,086.83 = 3,690.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.23/12,086.83 = 3,690.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.23x = 12,086.83 × 3,690.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.23x = 44,604,795.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,604,795.94/8,069.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.77

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