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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.79, 12,098.85 and 3,382.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.79, 12,098.85 and 3,382.38 is: 5,075.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.79 : 12,098.85 = 3,382.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.79/12,098.85 = 3,382.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.79x = 12,098.85 × 3,382.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.79x = 40,922,908.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,922,908.26/8,062.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,075.53

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