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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.96, 12,111.62 and 3,395.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.96, 12,111.62 and 3,395.32 is: 5,093.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.96 : 12,111.62 = 3,395.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.96/12,111.62 = 3,395.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.96x = 12,111.62 × 3,395.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.96x = 41,122,825.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,122,825.62/8,073.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,093.27

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