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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.28, 12,095.48 and 3,381.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.28, 12,095.48 and 3,381.52 is: 5,072.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.28 : 12,095.48 = 3,381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.28/12,095.48 = 3,381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.28x = 12,095.48 × 3,381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.28x = 40,901,107.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,901,107.53/8,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.51

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