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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.24, 12,098.16 and 3,445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.24, 12,098.16 and 3,445.12 is: 5,169.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.24 : 12,098.16 = 3,445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.24/12,098.16 = 3,445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.24x = 12,098.16 × 3,445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.24x = 41,679,612.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,679,612.98/8,062.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,169.73

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