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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.93, 12,106.43 and 3,685.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.93, 12,106.43 and 3,685.32 is: 5,527.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.93 : 12,106.43 = 3,685.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.93/12,106.43 = 3,685.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.93x = 12,106.43 × 3,685.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.93x = 44,616,050.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,616,050.18/8,070.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.99

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