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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.90, 12,067.76 and 3,361.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.90, 12,067.76 and 3,361.30 is: 5,042.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.90 : 12,067.76 = 3,361.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.90/12,067.76 = 3,361.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.90x = 12,067.76 × 3,361.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.90x = 40,563,361.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,563,361.69/8,043.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,042.75

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