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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,072.58, 12,104.79 and 3,693.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,072.58, 12,104.79 and 3,693.12 is: 5,537.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,072.58 : 12,104.79 = 3,693.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,072.58/12,104.79 = 3,693.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,072.58x = 12,104.79 × 3,693.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,072.58x = 44,704,442.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,704,442.04/8,072.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.81

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