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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.92, 12,098.52 and 3,446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.92, 12,098.52 and 3,446.16 is: 5,172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.92 : 12,098.52 = 3,446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.92/12,098.52 = 3,446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.92x = 12,098.52 × 3,446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.92x = 41,693,435.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,693,435.68/8,059.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,172.93

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