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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,078.22, 12,113.55 and 3,397.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,078.22, 12,113.55 and 3,397.23 is: 5,094.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,078.22 : 12,113.55 = 3,397.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,078.22/12,113.55 = 3,397.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,078.22x = 12,113.55 × 3,397.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,078.22x = 41,152,515.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,152,515.47/8,078.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,094.26

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