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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.74, 12,064.50 and 3,364.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.74, 12,064.50 and 3,364.47 is: 5,044.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.74 : 12,064.50 = 3,364.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.74/12,064.50 = 3,364.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.74x = 12,064.50 × 3,364.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.74x = 40,590,648.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,590,648.32/8,045.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.99

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