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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.23, 12,074.36 and 3,370.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.23, 12,074.36 and 3,370.83 is: 5,054.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.23 : 12,074.36 = 3,370.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.23/12,074.36 = 3,370.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.23x = 12,074.36 × 3,370.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.23x = 40,700,598.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,700,598.06/8,052.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.58

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