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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.24, 12,099.66 and 3,446.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.24, 12,099.66 and 3,446.12 is: 5,171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.24 : 12,099.66 = 3,446.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.24/12,099.66 = 3,446.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.24x = 12,099.66 × 3,446.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.24x = 41,696,880.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,696,880.32/8,063.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.23

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