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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076.06, 12,109.41 and 3,691.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076.06, 12,109.41 and 3,691.17 is: 5,534.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076.06 : 12,109.41 = 3,691.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076.06/12,109.41 = 3,691.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076.06x = 12,109.41 × 3,691.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076.06x = 44,697,890.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,697,890.91/8,076.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,534.62

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