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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,090.08, 12,134.76 and 3,704.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,090.08, 12,134.76 and 3,704.56 is: 5,556.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,090.08 : 12,134.76 = 3,704.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,090.08/12,134.76 = 3,704.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,090.08x = 12,134.76 × 3,704.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,090.08x = 44,953,946.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,953,946.51/8,090.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,556.68

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