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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.77, 12,067.96 and 3,367.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.77, 12,067.96 and 3,367.51 is: 5,049.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.77 : 12,067.96 = 3,367.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.77/12,067.96 = 3,367.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.77x = 12,067.96 × 3,367.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.77x = 40,638,975.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,638,975.98/8,048.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.09

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