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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,082.93, 12,128.22 and 3,404.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,082.93, 12,128.22 and 3,404.01 is: 5,107.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,082.93 : 12,128.22 = 3,404.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,082.93/12,128.22 = 3,404.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,082.93x = 12,128.22 × 3,404.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,082.93x = 41,284,582.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,284,582.16/8,082.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,107.63

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