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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.29, 12,060.82 and 3,362.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.29, 12,060.82 and 3,362.02 is: 5,041.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.29 : 12,060.82 = 3,362.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.29/12,060.82 = 3,362.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.29x = 12,060.82 × 3,362.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.29x = 40,548,718.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,548,718.06/8,043.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,041.31

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