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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.03, 12,151.91 and 3,880.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.03, 12,151.91 and 3,880.16 is: 5,821.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.03 : 12,151.91 = 3,880.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.03/12,151.91 = 3,880.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.03x = 12,151.91 × 3,880.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.03x = 47,151,349.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,151,349.62/8,099.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,821.85

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