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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,075.08, 12,114.92 and 3,392.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,075.08, 12,114.92 and 3,392.67 is: 5,089.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,075.08 : 12,114.92 = 3,392.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,075.08/12,114.92 = 3,392.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,075.08x = 12,114.92 × 3,392.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,075.08x = 41,101,892.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,101,892.32/8,075.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,089.97

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