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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,084.58, 12,134.18 and 3,408.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,084.58, 12,134.18 and 3,408.04 is: 5,115.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,084.58 : 12,134.18 = 3,408.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,084.58/12,134.18 = 3,408.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,084.58x = 12,134.18 × 3,408.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,084.58x = 41,353,770.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,353,770.81/8,084.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.14

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