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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.03, 12,072.78 and 3,370.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.03, 12,072.78 and 3,370.77 is: 5,053.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.03 : 12,072.78 = 3,370.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.03/12,072.78 = 3,370.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.03x = 12,072.78 × 3,370.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.03x = 40,694,564.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,694,564.64/8,052.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.95

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