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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.02, 12,064.55 and 3,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.02, 12,064.55 and 3,362.76 is: 5,043.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.02 : 12,064.55 = 3,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.02/12,064.55 = 3,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.02x = 12,064.55 × 3,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.02x = 40,570,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,570,169.34/8,044.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,043.52

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