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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,080.08, 12,117.96 and 3,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,080.08, 12,117.96 and 3,462 is: 5,192.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,080.08 : 12,117.96 = 3,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,080.08/12,117.96 = 3,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,080.08x = 12,117.96 × 3,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,080.08x = 41,952,377.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,952,377.52/8,080.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,192.07

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