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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.60, 12,088.88 and 3,691.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.60, 12,088.88 and 3,691.74 is: 5,529.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.60 : 12,088.88 = 3,691.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.60/12,088.88 = 3,691.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.60x = 12,088.88 × 3,691.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.60x = 44,629,001.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,629,001.85/8,070.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.82

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