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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.52, 12,109.48 and 3,452.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.52, 12,109.48 and 3,452.56 is: 5,181.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.52 : 12,109.48 = 3,452.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.52/12,109.48 = 3,452.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.52x = 12,109.48 × 3,452.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.52x = 41,808,706.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,808,706.27/8,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,181.06

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