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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.73, 12,098.76 and 3,382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.73, 12,098.76 and 3,382.32 is: 5,075.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.73 : 12,098.76 = 3,382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.73/12,098.76 = 3,382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.73x = 12,098.76 × 3,382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.73x = 40,921,877.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,921,877.92/8,062.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,075.44

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