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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.23, 12,099.51 and 3,382.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.23, 12,099.51 and 3,382.82 is: 5,076.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.23 : 12,099.51 = 3,382.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.23/12,099.51 = 3,382.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.23x = 12,099.51 × 3,382.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.23x = 40,930,464.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,930,464.42/8,063.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,076.19

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