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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.60, 12,144.83 and 3,353.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.60, 12,144.83 and 3,353.08 is: 5,027.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.60 : 12,144.83 = 3,353.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.60/12,144.83 = 3,353.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.60x = 12,144.83 × 3,353.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.60x = 40,722,558.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,722,558.84/8,099.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,027.72

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