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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.71, 12,067.61 and 3,366.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.71, 12,067.61 and 3,366.31 is: 5,047.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.71 : 12,067.61 = 3,366.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.71/12,067.61 = 3,366.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.71x = 12,067.61 × 3,366.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.71x = 40,623,299.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,623,299.39/8,047.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,047.81

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