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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.76, 12,100.31 and 3,383.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.76, 12,100.31 and 3,383.35 is: 5,076.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.76 : 12,100.31 = 3,383.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.76/12,100.31 = 3,383.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.76x = 12,100.31 × 3,383.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.76x = 40,939,583.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,939,583.84/8,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,076.98

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