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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.41, 12,054.49 and 3,357.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.41, 12,054.49 and 3,357.77 is: 5,032.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.41 : 12,054.49 = 3,357.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.41/12,054.49 = 3,357.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.41x = 12,054.49 × 3,357.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.41x = 40,476,136.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,476,136.22/8,043.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.21

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