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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.56, 12,073.08 and 3,303.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.56, 12,073.08 and 3,303.73 is: 4,956.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.56 : 12,073.08 = 3,303.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.56/12,073.08 = 3,303.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.56x = 12,073.08 × 3,303.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.56x = 39,886,224.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,886,224.07/8,047.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.31

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