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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.71, 12,069.10 and 3,367.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.71, 12,069.10 and 3,367.31 is: 5,049.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.71 : 12,069.10 = 3,367.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.71/12,069.10 = 3,367.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.71x = 12,069.10 × 3,367.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.71x = 40,640,401.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,640,401.12/8,048.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.31

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