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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.65, 12,082.19 and 3,371.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.65, 12,082.19 and 3,371.27 is: 5,058.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.65 : 12,082.19 = 3,371.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.65/12,082.19 = 3,371.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.65x = 12,082.19 × 3,371.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.65x = 40,732,247.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,732,247.41/8,051.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.87

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