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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.98, 12,099.14 and 3,382.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.98, 12,099.14 and 3,382.57 is: 5,075.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.98 : 12,099.14 = 3,382.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.98/12,099.14 = 3,382.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.98x = 12,099.14 × 3,382.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.98x = 40,926,140.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,926,140.83/8,062.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,075.81

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