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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.91, 12,099.03 and 3,382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.91, 12,099.03 and 3,382.50 is: 5,075.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.91 : 12,099.03 = 3,382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.91/12,099.03 = 3,382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.91x = 12,099.03 × 3,382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.91x = 40,924,968.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,924,968.98/8,062.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,075.71

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