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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,081.55, 12,127.05 and 3,401.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,081.55, 12,127.05 and 3,401.25 is: 5,103.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,081.55 : 12,127.05 = 3,401.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,081.55/12,127.05 = 3,401.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,081.55x = 12,127.05 × 3,401.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,081.55x = 41,247,128.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,247,128.81/8,081.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.86

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