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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.31, 12,064.50 and 3,363.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.31, 12,064.50 and 3,363.13 is: 5,044.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.31 : 12,064.50 = 3,363.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.31/12,064.50 = 3,363.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.31x = 12,064.50 × 3,363.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.31x = 40,574,481.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,574,481.89/8,043.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.50

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