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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.61, 12,077.28 and 3,369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.61, 12,077.28 and 3,369.04 is: 5,055.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.61 : 12,077.28 = 3,369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.61/12,077.28 = 3,369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.61x = 12,077.28 × 3,369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.61x = 40,688,809.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,688,809.22/8,048.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.38

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