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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.48, 12,073.23 and 3,370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.48, 12,073.23 and 3,370.08 is: 5,053.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.48 : 12,073.23 = 3,370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.48/12,073.23 = 3,370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.48x = 12,073.23 × 3,370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.48x = 40,687,750.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,687,750.96/8,051.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.45

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