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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,072.26, 12,097.42 and 3,680.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,072.26, 12,097.42 and 3,680.03 is: 5,515.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,072.26 : 12,097.42 = 3,680.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,072.26/12,097.42 = 3,680.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,072.26x = 12,097.42 × 3,680.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,072.26x = 44,518,889.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,518,889.57/8,072.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,515.05

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