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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.25, 12,108.74 and 3,452.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.25, 12,108.74 and 3,452.25 is: 5,180.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.25 : 12,108.74 = 3,452.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.25/12,108.74 = 3,452.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.25x = 12,108.74 × 3,452.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.25x = 41,802,380.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,802,380.40/8,069.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,180.45

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