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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.06, 12,082.25 and 3,380.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.06, 12,082.25 and 3,380.51 is: 5,065.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.06 : 12,082.25 = 3,380.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.06/12,082.25 = 3,380.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.06x = 12,082.25 × 3,380.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.06x = 40,844,166.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,844,166.95/8,063.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,065.59

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