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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.39, 12,132.54 and 3,407.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.39, 12,132.54 and 3,407.58 is: 5,112.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.39 : 12,132.54 = 3,407.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.39/12,132.54 = 3,407.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.39x = 12,132.54 × 3,407.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.39x = 41,342,600.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,342,600.65/8,086.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,112.62

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