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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.83, 12,068.76 and 3,363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.83, 12,068.76 and 3,363.28 is: 5,044.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.83 : 12,068.76 = 3,363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.83/12,068.76 = 3,363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.83x = 12,068.76 × 3,363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.83x = 40,590,541.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,590,541.97/8,045.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.92

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