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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,080.55, 12,111.86 and 3,399.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,080.55, 12,111.86 and 3,399.18 is: 5,095.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,080.55 : 12,111.86 = 3,399.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,080.55/12,111.86 = 3,399.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,080.55x = 12,111.86 × 3,399.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,080.55x = 41,170,375.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,170,375.28/8,080.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.00

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