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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,071.50, 12,111.93 and 3,391.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,071.50, 12,111.93 and 3,391.14 is: 5,088.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,071.50 : 12,111.93 = 3,391.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,071.50/12,111.93 = 3,391.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,071.50x = 12,111.93 × 3,391.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,071.50x = 41,073,250.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,073,250.30/8,071.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,088.68

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