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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,072.68, 12,105.12 and 3,391.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,072.68, 12,105.12 and 3,391.36 is: 5,085.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,072.68 : 12,105.12 = 3,391.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,072.68/12,105.12 = 3,391.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,072.68x = 12,105.12 × 3,391.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,072.68x = 41,052,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,052,819.76/8,072.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,085.40

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