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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.85, 12,087.76 and 3,690.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.85, 12,087.76 and 3,690.99 is: 5,528.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.85 : 12,087.76 = 3,690.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.85/12,087.76 = 3,690.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.85x = 12,087.76 × 3,690.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.85x = 44,615,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,615,801.28/8,069.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.70

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