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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.83, 12,067.26 and 3,362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.83, 12,067.26 and 3,362.28 is: 5,043.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.83 : 12,067.26 = 3,362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.83/12,067.26 = 3,362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.83x = 12,067.26 × 3,362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.83x = 40,573,449.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,573,449.09/8,044.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,043.42

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