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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,087.88, 12,134.83 and 3,644.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,087.88, 12,134.83 and 3,644.21 is: 5,467.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,087.88 : 12,134.83 = 3,644.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,087.88/12,134.83 = 3,644.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,087.88x = 12,134.83 × 3,644.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,087.88x = 44,221,868.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,221,868.83/8,087.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,467.67

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