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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,075.46, 12,103.20 and 3,393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,075.46, 12,103.20 and 3,393.66 is: 5,086.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,075.46 : 12,103.20 = 3,393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,075.46/12,103.20 = 3,393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,075.46x = 12,103.20 × 3,393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,075.46x = 41,074,145.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,074,145.71/8,075.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,086.29

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