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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.76, 12,094.14 and 3,388.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.76, 12,094.14 and 3,388.14 is: 5,079.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.76 : 12,094.14 = 3,388.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.76/12,094.14 = 3,388.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.76x = 12,094.14 × 3,388.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.76x = 40,976,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,976,639.50/8,066.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.69

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