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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.79, 12,097.35 and 3,381.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.79, 12,097.35 and 3,381.38 is: 5,074.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.79 : 12,097.35 = 3,381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.79/12,097.35 = 3,381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.79x = 12,097.35 × 3,381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.79x = 40,905,745.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,905,745.80/8,061.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.03

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