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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.28, 12,093.98 and 3,380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.28, 12,093.98 and 3,380.52 is: 5,071.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.28 : 12,093.98 = 3,380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.28/12,093.98 = 3,380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.28x = 12,093.98 × 3,380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.28x = 40,883,941.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,883,941.27/8,062.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,071.01

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