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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.73, 12,072.11 and 3,369.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.73, 12,072.11 and 3,369.33 is: 5,052.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.73 : 12,072.11 = 3,369.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.73/12,072.11 = 3,369.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.73x = 12,072.11 × 3,369.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.73x = 40,674,905.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,674,905.54/8,050.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.33

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