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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,075.04, 12,102.08 and 3,629.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,075.04, 12,102.08 and 3,629.42 is: 5,439.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,075.04 : 12,102.08 = 3,629.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,075.04/12,102.08 = 3,629.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,075.04x = 12,102.08 × 3,629.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,075.04x = 43,923,531.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,923,531.19/8,075.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.42

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