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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.39, 12,077.75 and 3,367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.39, 12,077.75 and 3,367.93 is: 5,052.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.39 : 12,077.75 = 3,367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.39/12,077.75 = 3,367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.39x = 12,077.75 × 3,367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.39x = 40,677,016.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,677,016.56/8,050.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.80

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