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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.41, 12,103.83 and 3,390.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.41, 12,103.83 and 3,390.66 is: 5,086.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.41 : 12,103.83 = 3,390.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.41/12,103.83 = 3,390.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.41x = 12,103.83 × 3,390.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.41x = 41,039,972.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,039,972.23/8,068.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,086.50

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