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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.76, 12,097.31 and 3,381.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.76, 12,097.31 and 3,381.35 is: 5,073.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.76 : 12,097.31 = 3,381.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.76/12,097.31 = 3,381.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.76x = 12,097.31 × 3,381.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.76x = 40,905,207.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,905,207.14/8,061.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,073.98

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