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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.25, 12,063.75 and 3,363.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.25, 12,063.75 and 3,363.98 is: 5,044.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.25 : 12,063.75 = 3,363.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.25/12,063.75 = 3,363.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.25x = 12,063.75 × 3,363.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.25x = 40,582,153.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,582,153.41/8,045.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.24

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