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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.41, 12,075.82 and 3,367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.41, 12,075.82 and 3,367.02 is: 5,052.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.41 : 12,075.82 = 3,367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.41/12,075.82 = 3,367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.41x = 12,075.82 × 3,367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.41x = 40,659,557.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,659,557.65/8,047.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.51

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