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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.36, 12,097.22 and 3,380.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.36, 12,097.22 and 3,380.90 is: 5,072.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.36 : 12,097.22 = 3,380.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.36/12,097.22 = 3,380.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.36x = 12,097.22 × 3,380.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.36x = 40,899,413.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,899,413.71/8,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.26

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