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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.02, 12,072.02 and 3,367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.02, 12,072.02 and 3,367.76 is: 5,051.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.02 : 12,072.02 = 3,367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.02/12,072.02 = 3,367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.02x = 12,072.02 × 3,367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.02x = 40,655,666.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,655,666.08/8,049.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,051.01

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