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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,078.48, 12,117.72 and 3,695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,078.48, 12,117.72 and 3,695.84 is: 5,543.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,078.48 : 12,117.72 = 3,695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,078.48/12,117.72 = 3,695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,078.48x = 12,117.72 × 3,695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,078.48x = 44,785,154.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,785,154.28/8,078.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.76

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