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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,072.88, 12,104.12 and 3,395.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,072.88, 12,104.12 and 3,395.92 is: 5,091.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,072.88 : 12,104.12 = 3,395.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,072.88/12,104.12 = 3,395.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,072.88x = 12,104.12 × 3,395.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,072.88x = 41,104,623.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,104,623.19/8,072.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,091.69

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