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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.24, 12,108.52 and 3,388.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.24, 12,108.52 and 3,388.84 is: 5,085.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.24 : 12,108.52 = 3,388.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.24/12,108.52 = 3,388.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.24x = 12,108.52 × 3,388.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.24x = 41,033,836.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,033,836.92/8,069.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,085.22

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