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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.06, 12,124.98 and 3,699.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.06, 12,124.98 and 3,699.76 is: 5,547.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.06 : 12,124.98 = 3,699.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.06/12,124.98 = 3,699.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.06x = 12,124.98 × 3,699.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.06x = 44,859,491.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,859,491.67/8,086.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,547.76

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