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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,080.23, 12,103.32 and 3,701.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,080.23, 12,103.32 and 3,701.37 is: 5,544.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,080.23 : 12,103.32 = 3,701.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,080.23/12,103.32 = 3,701.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,080.23x = 12,103.32 × 3,701.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,080.23x = 44,798,865.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,798,865.55/8,080.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.26

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