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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.36, 12,072.92 and 3,370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.36, 12,072.92 and 3,370.10 is: 5,053.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.36 : 12,072.92 = 3,370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.36/12,072.92 = 3,370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.36x = 12,072.92 × 3,370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.36x = 40,686,870.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,686,870.48/8,051.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.42

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