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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.26, 12,095.33 and 3,382.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.26, 12,095.33 and 3,382.43 is: 5,075.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.26 : 12,095.33 = 3,382.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.26/12,095.33 = 3,382.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.26x = 12,095.33 × 3,382.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.26x = 40,911,529.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,911,529.66/8,061.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,075.08

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