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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.88, 12,108.60 and 3,452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.88, 12,108.60 and 3,452.24 is: 5,180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.88 : 12,108.60 = 3,452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.88/12,108.60 = 3,452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.88x = 12,108.60 × 3,452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.88x = 41,801,793.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,801,793.26/8,068.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,180.62

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