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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.92, 12,095.12 and 3,389.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.92, 12,095.12 and 3,389.92 is: 5,082.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.92 : 12,095.12 = 3,389.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.92/12,095.12 = 3,389.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.92x = 12,095.12 × 3,389.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.92x = 41,001,489.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,001,489.19/8,066.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,082.67

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