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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.40, 12,097.26 and 3,380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.40, 12,097.26 and 3,380.88 is: 5,072.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.40 : 12,097.26 = 3,380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.40/12,097.26 = 3,380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.40x = 12,097.26 × 3,380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.40x = 40,899,384.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,899,384.39/8,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.23

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