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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076, 12,118.68 and 3,395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076, 12,118.68 and 3,395.64 is: 5,095.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076 : 12,118.68 = 3,395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076/12,118.68 = 3,395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076x = 12,118.68 × 3,395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076x = 41,150,674.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,150,674.56/8,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.43

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