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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.08, 12,099.28 and 3,382.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.08, 12,099.28 and 3,382.67 is: 5,075.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.08 : 12,099.28 = 3,382.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.08/12,099.28 = 3,382.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.08x = 12,099.28 × 3,382.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.08x = 40,927,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,927,802.52/8,063.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,075.95

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