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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.06, 12,063.45 and 3,363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.06, 12,063.45 and 3,363.78 is: 5,043.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.06 : 12,063.45 = 3,363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.06/12,063.45 = 3,363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.06x = 12,063.45 × 3,363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.06x = 40,578,791.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,578,791.84/8,045.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,043.94

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