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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.03, 12,064.14 and 3,362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.03, 12,064.14 and 3,362.04 is: 5,042.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.03 : 12,064.14 = 3,362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.03/12,064.14 = 3,362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.03x = 12,064.14 × 3,362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.03x = 40,560,121.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,560,121.25/8,043.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,042.89

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