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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.27, 12,063.38 and 3,364.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.27, 12,063.38 and 3,364.35 is: 5,043.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.27 : 12,063.38 = 3,364.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.27/12,063.38 = 3,364.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.27x = 12,063.38 × 3,364.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.27x = 40,585,457.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,585,457.22/8,047.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,043.38

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