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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.96, 12,069.48 and 3,367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.96, 12,069.48 and 3,367.56 is: 5,049.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.96 : 12,069.48 = 3,367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.96/12,069.48 = 3,367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.96x = 12,069.48 × 3,367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.96x = 40,644,698.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,644,698.07/8,048.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.68

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