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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.68, 12,080.97 and 3,370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.68, 12,080.97 and 3,370.10 is: 5,055.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.68 : 12,080.97 = 3,370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.68/12,080.97 = 3,370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.68x = 12,080.97 × 3,370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.68x = 40,714,016.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,714,016.59/8,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.96

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