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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.23, 12,128.81 and 3,403.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.23, 12,128.81 and 3,403.76 is: 5,105.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.23 : 12,128.81 = 3,403.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.23/12,128.81 = 3,403.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.23x = 12,128.81 × 3,403.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.23x = 41,283,480.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,283,480.66/8,086.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.41

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