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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.84, 12,098.94 and 3,382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.84, 12,098.94 and 3,382.44 is: 5,075.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.84 : 12,098.94 = 3,382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.84/12,098.94 = 3,382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.84x = 12,098.94 × 3,382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.84x = 40,923,938.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,923,938.61/8,062.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,075.62

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