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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.26, 12,096.38 and 3,389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.26, 12,096.38 and 3,389.64 is: 5,081.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.26 : 12,096.38 = 3,389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.26/12,096.38 = 3,389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.26x = 12,096.38 × 3,389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.26x = 41,002,373.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,002,373.50/8,068.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,081.94

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