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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.38, 12,098.24 and 3,381.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.38, 12,098.24 and 3,381.98 is: 5,074.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.38 : 12,098.24 = 3,381.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.38/12,098.24 = 3,381.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.38x = 12,098.24 × 3,381.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.38x = 40,915,953.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,915,953.68/8,062.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.92

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