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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,085.81, 12,119.72 and 3,404.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,085.81, 12,119.72 and 3,404.43 is: 5,102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,085.81 : 12,119.72 = 3,404.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,085.81/12,119.72 = 3,404.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,085.81x = 12,119.72 × 3,404.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,085.81x = 41,260,721.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,260,721.34/8,085.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.86

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