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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.52, 12,094.14 and 3,381.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.52, 12,094.14 and 3,381.40 is: 5,073.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.52 : 12,094.14 = 3,381.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.52/12,094.14 = 3,381.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.52x = 12,094.14 × 3,381.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.52x = 40,895,125.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,895,125.00/8,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,073.51

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