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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.52, 12,097.89 and 3,323.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.52, 12,097.89 and 3,323.19 is: 4,982.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.52 : 12,097.89 = 3,323.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.52/12,097.89 = 3,323.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.52x = 12,097.89 × 3,323.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.52x = 40,203,587.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,203,587.07/8,068.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.77

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