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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.16, 12,076.95 and 3,367.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.16, 12,076.95 and 3,367.78 is: 5,053.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.16 : 12,076.95 = 3,367.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.16/12,076.95 = 3,367.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.16x = 12,076.95 × 3,367.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.16x = 40,672,433.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,672,433.45/8,048.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.63

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