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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061, 12,096.36 and 3,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061, 12,096.36 and 3,444 is: 5,168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061 : 12,096.36 = 3,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061/12,096.36 = 3,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061x = 12,096.36 × 3,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061x = 41,659,863.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,659,863.84/8,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.08

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