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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,090.95, 12,137.85 and 3,347.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,090.95, 12,137.85 and 3,347.10 is: 5,021.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,090.95 : 12,137.85 = 3,347.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,090.95/12,137.85 = 3,347.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,090.95x = 12,137.85 × 3,347.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,090.95x = 40,626,597.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,626,597.74/8,090.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.24

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