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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.58, 12,068.39 and 3,363.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.58, 12,068.39 and 3,363.03 is: 5,044.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.58 : 12,068.39 = 3,363.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.58/12,068.39 = 3,363.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.58x = 12,068.39 × 3,363.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.58x = 40,586,340.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,586,340.81/8,045.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.55

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