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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,077.22, 12,112.05 and 3,396.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,077.22, 12,112.05 and 3,396.23 is: 5,092.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,077.22 : 12,112.05 = 3,396.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,077.22/12,112.05 = 3,396.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,077.22x = 12,112.05 × 3,396.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,077.22x = 41,135,307.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,135,307.57/8,077.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,092.76

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