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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,083.64, 12,128.42 and 3,404.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,083.64, 12,128.42 and 3,404.82 is: 5,108.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,083.64 : 12,128.42 = 3,404.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,083.64/12,128.42 = 3,404.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,083.64x = 12,128.42 × 3,404.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,083.64x = 41,295,086.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,295,086.98/8,083.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,108.48

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