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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.08, 12,125.04 and 3,706.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.08, 12,125.04 and 3,706.64 is: 5,558.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.08 : 12,125.04 = 3,706.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.08/12,125.04 = 3,706.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.08x = 12,125.04 × 3,706.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.08x = 44,943,158.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,943,158.27/8,086.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.09

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