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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.95, 12,102.41 and 3,694.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.95, 12,102.41 and 3,694.28 is: 5,537.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.95 : 12,102.41 = 3,694.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.95/12,102.41 = 3,694.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.95x = 12,102.41 × 3,694.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.95x = 44,709,639.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,709,639.94/8,073.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.52

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