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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.41, 12,101.28 and 3,384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.41, 12,101.28 and 3,384 is: 5,077.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.41 : 12,101.28 = 3,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.41/12,101.28 = 3,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.41x = 12,101.28 × 3,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.41x = 40,950,731.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,950,731.52/8,064.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,077.96

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