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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.62, 12,099.26 and 3,394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.62, 12,099.26 and 3,394.24 is: 5,088.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.62 : 12,099.26 = 3,394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.62/12,099.26 = 3,394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.62x = 12,099.26 × 3,394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.62x = 41,067,770.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,067,770.50/8,070.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,088.56

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