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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.78, 12,094.73 and 3,381.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.78, 12,094.73 and 3,381.02 is: 5,071.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.78 : 12,094.73 = 3,381.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.78/12,094.73 = 3,381.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.78x = 12,094.73 × 3,381.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.78x = 40,892,524.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,892,524.02/8,062.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,071.76

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