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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.14, 12,152.06 and 3,880.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.14, 12,152.06 and 3,880.25 is: 5,821.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.14 : 12,152.06 = 3,880.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.14/12,152.06 = 3,880.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.14x = 12,152.06 × 3,880.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.14x = 47,153,070.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,153,070.90/8,099.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,821.99

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