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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.73, 12,073.60 and 3,370.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.73, 12,073.60 and 3,370.33 is: 5,053.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.73 : 12,073.60 = 3,370.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.73/12,073.60 = 3,370.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.73x = 12,073.60 × 3,370.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.73x = 40,692,016.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,692,016.29/8,051.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.82

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