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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.04, 12,099.08 and 3,627.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.04, 12,099.08 and 3,627.42 is: 5,436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.04 : 12,099.08 = 3,627.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.04/12,099.08 = 3,627.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.04x = 12,099.08 × 3,627.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.04x = 43,888,444.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,888,444.77/8,073.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,436.42

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