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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.50, 12,062.58 and 3,366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.50, 12,062.58 and 3,366.30 is: 5,045.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.50 : 12,062.58 = 3,366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.50/12,062.58 = 3,366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.50x = 12,062.58 × 3,366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.50x = 40,606,263.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,606,263.05/8,047.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,045.82

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